Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Blue'

Sowing method: January-June. Germination requires high temperatures (22°C and above). Use potting soil with a very good structure and consistent moisture (75% coco peat with 25% silver sand). If necessary, mix the seeds with dry silver sand or talcum powder for better distribution. Sprinkle the seeds evenly onto a seedbed of fine (sieved) soil. Press down and mist to moisten.

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Sowing/planting time:

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

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Greenhouse

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Dark blue flowers
• Origin: South America
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Lobelia x speciosa
• Dutch: Lobelia
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Lobelia

• All year round