Lobelia siphilitica 'Blue Selection'

Sowing method: January-June. High temperatures (22°C and above) are required for germination. Use sowing soil with very good structure and consistent moisture (75% cocopeat with 25% silver sand). If necessary, mix the seeds with dry silver sand or talcum powder for better distribution. Spread the seeds evenly on a seedbed of fine (sieved) soil. Press down and mist lightly.

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Sowing/planting time:

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Unknown

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Light blue to lilac-blue flowers
• Origin: North America
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Butterflies
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Lobelia siphilitica
• Dutch: Virginian Lobelia
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Great Blue Lobelia

• All year round