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Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia erinus

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  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
12" 2' 30cm 61cm
Height: 6" - 12"
Spread: 12" - 2'
Height: 15cm - 30cm
Spread: 30cm - 61cm
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  • Details

    6 - 12 Inches
    6 - 10 Inches
    12 - 24 Inches
    15cm - 30cm
    15cm - 25cm
    30cm - 61cm

    Features

    True blue flowers can be difficult to find in nature but Lobelia are true, real blue. This lobelia has better heat tolerance than older varieties.

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    Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
    Long Blooming
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Attracts: 
    Birds
    Butterflies

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    6 - 12 Inches 15cm - 30cm
    Trails Up To: 
    24 Inches 61cm
    Spacing: 
    6 - 10 Inches 15cm - 25cm
    Spread: 
    12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Flower Shade: 
    Blue-True
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Planting To Frost
    Hardiness Zones: 
    9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Great in both landscapes and containers of all kinds.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Self cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Laguna does not like "wet feet". Be sure that you do not keep the soil wet. Allow the soil surface to dry before watering again.

    These newer types of Lobelia are much more heat tolerant than past plants. They will reliably bloom in warm temperatures unless night temperatures stay in the upper 70's or above. If you experience an extended time period with high night temperatures the plants may flush out of bloom, however, the plants themselves should continue to look good. If the plants do go out of flower using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to give the plants a "haircut" - a slight overall trim - should encourage additional branching. Additional branching will result in increased flower power once the plants begin blooming again after night temperatures fall.

    The plants may be trimmed back at anytime if you feel they could use it.

    A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

    More on growing lobelia.

    Luguna® lobelias are bred to handle the summer heat better than most, delivering good all-season performance in landscapes, hanging baskets, window boxes, and combination containers. Choose from deep blue or vivid royal purple, self-cleaning selections when you buy.

    Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia erinus 'USLOB0901' USPP 21,791, Can 4,076
  • 17 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • Pretty color, reliable blooms, looks great in my hanging baskets

      Jennifer Winship
      , British Columbia
      , Canada
      , 8 years ago
    • This plant is very striking with the blue blooms and never quits blooming. I use it on my north side patio in containers.

      Lesleigh Senter
      , Wisconsin
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Love this true blue color..Looks really good in basket or planter..My favorite plant,wish it would last all year long in m my apartment..

      AnnaMarie McLaughlin
      , Pennsylvania
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • i love it

      pat
      , Iowa
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Dies out in the heat.

      chris
      , Wisconsin
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • this plant is always included in my containers- it's lively and fun

      laureen neid
      , British Columbia
      , Canada
      , 13 years ago
    • I absolutely LOVE lobelia! I'm always lookng for blue flowers, and this is true blue, & easy to grow.

      Pat
      , New York
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
  • 9 Awards

    Award Year Award Plant Trial
    2010 Plant of Merit University of Georgia
    2010 Consumer Choice University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
    2010 Top Performer University of Wisconsin
    2010 Plant of Merit University of Georgia
    2010 Top Performer University of Wisconsin
    2010 Consumer Choice University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
    2010 Plant of Merit University of Georgia
    2010 Top Performer University of Wisconsin
    2010 Consumer Choice University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
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