Lobelia erinus 'Parelsnoer' / 'String of Pearls'

Sowing method: March-June in a warm spot. The best medium is coco peat 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, well-lit area, and move outdoors from May onwards.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Red, pink, white, and blue hues mixed
• 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: Easy

• Latin: Lobelia erinus
• Dutch: Compact Lobelia
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Compact bedding, edging varities

• All year round