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Lobelia Seeds - Blue Carpet

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
4 - 5 inches
WIDTH
6 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer

BLOOM COLOR
Bright blue
GROWTH RATE
Moderate

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
5 inches
WIDTH
6 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer

BLOOM COLOR
Mix
GROWTH RATE
Moderate

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
4 - 5 inches
WIDTH
6 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Purple
GROWTH RATE
Moderate

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
4 - 5 inches
WIDTH
6 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Carmine-rose with white eye
GROWTH RATE
Moderate

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

AAS WINNER
1934

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
4 - 5 inches
WIDTH
6 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR
White
GROWTH RATE
Moderate

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus Blue Carpet) - You will want to have this brilliant shade of bright blue in your landscape setting! Lobelia seeds are easy to start and quick to grow. Lobelia Blue Carpet is a very popular annual that adds striking color to many diverse settings.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Press lightly into the soil but do not cover

SOWING RATE
Approximately 5000 lobelia seeds covers 100 square feet or 12 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination

PLANT SPACING
6 inches









Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus Blue Carpet) - You will want to have this brilliant shade of bright blue in your landscape setting! Lobelia seeds are easy to start and quick to grow. Lobelia Blue Carpet is a very popular annual that adds striking color to many diverse settings. Use Lobelia plants in containers, hanging baskets, edging along the flower garden, and as a general ground cover. It's very versatile and loves to bloom all summer long!
Blue Lobelia is not drought tolerant, so make sure you water deep and long. The roots must have plenty of moisture to endure the baking hot sun in the middle of the day. Do not let it dry out. Blue Lobelia flowers make a beautiful ground cover that performs well in full sun to partial shade.
Growing Lobelia Erinus from seed is very rewarding! If starting Lobelia seeds outdoors, it will not begin to flower for two months after seed is planted. For quicker flowering, start the ground cover seed indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost is due. Since the Lobelia seeds are very small, plant them on top of finely prepared soil without covering them. Transplant Lobelia seedlings after all danger of frost is passed, spacing them 6 inches apart. Remove flower spikes after blooming to produce further growth.
Common Questions
How are these lobelia plants commonly used in the landscape?
Lobelia eranus is most often used for beds and borders, edging plants, hanging baskets and patio containers.
Are pollinators attracted to the flowers?
Yes, butterflies and hummingbirds are drawn to these flowers.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Do I need to fertilize my plants?
Because lobelia is known for its abundant blooms and high nutrient needs, the best results come from fertilizing it every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer designed for flowering plants. These fertilizers generally contain higher levels of phosphorus compared to nitrogen and potassium, as phosphorus encourages more blooms.
Can I encourage my plants to bloom longer?
Lobelia erinus may occasionally pause its blooming when temperatures are hot. To stimulate a fresh wave of flowers, gently trim the plant back by about half and ensure it receives plenty of water. In a week or two, you’ll see the plant adorned once more with its charming small, white-eyed blossoms.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Press lightly into the soil but do not cover

SOWING RATE
Approximately 5000 lobelia seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until seeds have germinated

PLANT SPACING
6 inches









Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus Riviera Series) - What a gorgeous display of color grown from Lobelia seeds. Lobelia Riviera flowers are prized for window boxes, hanging baskets, planters, and ground covers. Although Lobelia Riviera ground cover plants do best in full sun and moist, rich soil where summers are cool, Lobelia plants will grow surprisingly well in hot areas if given partial shade. The Riviera Series is known for blooming up to 2 weeks earlier than other varieties of Lobelia. It is a compact plant that will bloom continuously all summer long.
If starting Lobelia seeds outdoors, it will not begin to flower for two months after seed is planted. For quicker flowering, start the ground cover seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost is due. Since the Lobelia seeds are very small, plant them on top of finely prepared soil without covering them. Transplant Lobelia seedlings after all danger of frost is passed, spacing them 6 inches apart. Remove flower spikes after blooming to produce further growth.