What is Lobelia Erinus?

lobelia Erinus, sometimes called lobelia edging or end lobelia, is a kind of ornamental flowering permanent, which is a native of South Africa, but has become common in several American states. Although this plant is permanently in warmer climate, it is grown as an annual in areas that are colder. For USDA 10 and 11 zones, it is a resistant USDA zone. Lobelia erinus produces flowers that are usually purple blue with white center, but there are cultivars that produce red, pink, white, light blue or purple flowers. Gardeners often use upright lobelies for playing garden beds, but varieties known as end lobelies are best done in containers, hanging baskets or window boxes. Its leaves can be dark or medium green. In some cases, the leaves could develop a burgundy or bronze tinge depending on the amount of of the sunlight. This plant produces very small fruit containing seeds for spread. Among the cultivars lobelia erinusRosamond, Crystal Palace, Fountain Series, Blue Moon, Sapphire and Cascade include.

lobelia Erinus has no significant problems with disease or insects. It produces flowers during spring and summer in most places. Flower flowers are said to attract butterflies. Lobelia Erinus ceases to flourish as summer temperatures rise too high. If the plants are limited at the moment, they probably bloom once more when temperatures drop in autumn.

Some gardeners consider lobelia erinus difficult to start from seed. When buying young plants in the spring, choose storage specimens that are not bound and show no indication of the disease. It is best to choose plants that have not yet bloomed because they will be capable of greater root development. Should seedlings will be planted about a week before the last spring frost in a sunny place that receives a small period of shadow during the day. Lobelia Erinus thrives on rich, damp soil with the help ofOrganic matter such as compost.

If you want to create fuller leaves and abundant flowers, it is useful to grip the end of the lobelium. Lobelia dies quickly without sufficient watering, so it is necessary to keep the soil wet throughout the growing season. When used as an annual, these plants should be discarded after the first significant autumn frost.