Lobelia erinus pendula 'Sapphire'

Sowing method: March-June in a warm spot. The best medium is cocopeat with silver sand. Sieve the top layer and spread the seeds evenly over this fine surface. Press the seeds down, do not cover with soil (light germinator) and keep moist by misting. After emergence, place in a cooler and lighter spot, outdoors from May.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Medium blue with white eye
• Origin: South Africa
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Lobelia erinus pendula
• Dutch: Trailing Lobelia
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Trailing varieties

• All year round