These are very similar to regular lobelia , only the flowers are a bit larger.

Sparkling, multi-colored flowers bloom continuously on this beautiful

plant. Dainty 1/2" blooms cover plants so profusely all you see is color :)

Ideal ground cover and edging plant, they like partial shade.

Colorful accent in containers and rock gardens.

Plant height - 12" - 18"

Plant spacing - 2" - 4"

Plant to depth - 1/16"

Days to germinate - 15-20

Lobelia seeds are very tiny, rather dust-like, but do not be scared, it is easy to sow and grow them. Actually one of the easiest annual flower and the rewards of the shiny flowers are really worth the try to grow these beauties in your garden. If you have hanging baskets around your house or shed, then in those you can grow this trailing variety too!

Sowing:

Sprinkle the lobelia seeds on the surface of a good seed compost and do not cover the 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. Sow the seeds from February onwards, generally about 7 weeks before you want to transplant the seedlings. Placing the seeds into a polythene bag can aid germination by keeping the seeds warm and moist. Water the lobelia seeds always from the bottom, so the water will not disturb the tiny seeds. You could also mix the seeds with sand or fine dry dirt in a zip-lock bag, shake, then sow. Make sure the wind is not blowing, lol. Then tamp down into the soil just enough so they won't blow away (if planting outside).

Transplanting:

When the seedlings are large enough to handle transplant them into medium sized pots, tubs, baskets in bunches of 5-10, it is really not an easy task to transplant all the little plants individually and there is no need to do that. Many gardeners just sow the seeds into the tubs they want to grow the flowers in and later just thin the seedlings as it is necessary. Gradually acclimatize the plants to outdoor conditions before planting them outside after all the risk of frost has passed in your area. Be careful not to break the plants, but do not worry too much. Lobelias like a moist, rich soil, and a semi-shady location.

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