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Lobelia pendula Cascade Mixed
Lobelia pendula Cascade Mixed
Half-hardy Annual Trailer
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Containers, Patio, Tubs
Description
Just what hanging baskets call for - a colorful range of hanging lobelia in burgundy, bicoloured white and blue, white and pink, violet, lilac and Cambridge blue. Try this lovely mixture also in tubs and windowboxes. Flowers mid summer to autumn. Trailing.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost |
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Sow at 18-24C (65-75F) on the surface of a good seed sowing mix and gently firm down. Keep mix damp but not wet. Do not exclude light, sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 14-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant in bunches of 3 or 4 per 7.5cm (3in) pot and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant up into containers, hanging baskets etc. and leave for 10-15 days before moving out of doors after all risk of frost.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.