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Can lobelia be planted in a container?

Planting lobelia

If you have a greenhouse or other protected growing area, you can plant up containers and hanging baskets earlier for the plants to grow on and so flower earlier, before putting outside in early summer.

Does lobelia need sun or shade?

Annual lobelia will grow nearly anywhere. Lobelia seeds can be sown directly in the garden or indoors for later transplanting. These plants typically require an area with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. They also prefer moist, rich soil.

When can you buy lobelia?

Usually, it is sold in a six-pack bedding tray and available for the public to purchase sometime in April. But lobelia shouldn't be planted then as there is the danger that a frost could kill this tender annual plant off before the season has already started.

Is Lobelia an annual or perennial?

Lobelia erinus is the annual variety of the plant and comes in many species. It is not hardy in cold temperatures and will not survive being frozen. The Lobelia x speciosa varieties are perennials.

Do Lobelia grow back every year?

Lobelia is a perennial plant that is often considered an annual because growing conditions must be perfect for it to survive to rebloom another year. ... More than 360 species of lobelia are grown as annuals, perennials or shrubs.

How do you care for potted lobelia?

Care Needs

Place your lobelia in a container with a well-draining potting medium. Lobelia likes plenty of moisture, especially when it is hot. Be careful not to keep it too soggy, though. Remember that ceramic containers dry out faster than plastic containers, so be sure to water appropriately.

Why do my lobelia keep dying?

Too Little Water

During warm weather, lobelia leaves and flowers can dry out. If the dehydration is too severe, the plant may die. Water your lobelia in pots consistently so the soil stays moist and never draws away from the side of the container.

Does lobelia need a lot of water?

Watering Lobelia

Annual lobelia requires frequent watering during the growing season because the short roots remain near the surface. Water slowly, using a garden hose or drip system, to saturate the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches.

Why is my lobelia plant dying?

Lobelias don't care for heat or drought; their transport tissues aren't designed to function under extreme heat so leaves often brown and curl up from the outer edge inward when it's too hot. Lobelia with brown leaves but healthy stems may have been exposed to too much sun or simply not watered enough.

When can lobelia be planted outside?

Sow seed in late winter or early spring, under glass, at 16-18°C. Prick out into pots and plant out in late May, once all danger of frosts has passed.

How often do you water lobelia?

Blue lobelia grows best in moist soil, so regular watering results in the healthiest plants and attractive flowers. The plant needs watering about twice a week, especially during dry periods, so the top 6 inches of soil remain moist at all times.

How do you grow lobelia from seed UK?

Sprinkle the lobelia seeds on the surface of a good seed compost and do not cover the tiny flower seeds with anything, the lobelia seeds need light to germinate. Gently firm the compost down after you sprinkled the seeds. Keep the seed trays, pots at a temperature of 18-24 Celsius. The germination can take 14-20 days.

What to do with lobelia after flowering?

Caring for and pruning Lobelia

It is said that pruning a lobelia after its first flowering of the year can trigger and stimulate a second blooming, and this is quite true! Adding fertilizer pour flower plants further stimulates growth and blooming, especially for plants grown in pots or garden boxes.

How many lobelia plants are in a hanging basket?

In this case it is best to only use 5 plants per 30cm (12") hanging basket.
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Plant spacing.

Plant	Lobelia
Eezee Hanging Basket	12
22cm (9") basket	8
30cm (12") basket	12
30cm (12") patio container	10

Is Lobelia toxic to dogs?

Lobelia (Lobelia cardinalis), which is of the family Campanulaceae and is also known as Indian pink and cardinal flower, is one of many plants that are poisonous to dogs when ingested.

Do you cut back lobelia?

Use clean shears and prune lobelia when the foliage is dry to prevent the spread of disease-causing fungal spores. Trailing lobelia varieties, such as those in hanging baskets, also benefit from cutting back. Cut these back far enough to remove the spent flowers but don't remove the hanging stems completely.

Is blue lobelia a perennial?

Lobelia siphilitica, commonly called great lobelia or blue cardinal flower, is a Missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas.

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Is Lobelia toxic to humans?

When taken by mouth: Lobelia is LIKELY UNSAFE for most people. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, dizziness, and tremors. Large doses of lobelia may cause serious toxic effects including sweating, convulsions, fast heartbeat, very low blood pressure, coma, and possibly death.

How do you rejuvenate lobelia?

Pinch back newly emerging stems when they are about six inches long. Pinch newly planted lobelia when they recover from transplanting. Give the plant a light trim any time of year. Do the major pruning or cutting back after the plants stop blooming.

What animal eats lobelia?

Deer and rabbit also like lobelia. A moth isn't going to eat your flowers, a caterpillar is going to eat some foliage.