Lobelia erinus 'Rosamond'

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; from May onwards, move outdoors.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not available

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Deep cherry red with a contrasting white eye
• Origin: Southwestern Europe
• 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 / Unknown
• English: Compact bedding, edging varities

• All year round