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Lobelia 'Blue Wings'
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Lobelia 'Blue Wings'

Lobelia tenuior
We can't get enough true-blue flowers, from sky blue to ultramarine. This uncommon lobelia delivers this rare flower hue in abundance, with a bevy of 1" flowers–the largest of the bedding lobelias–covering the slender stems. Best in cooler summer areas, a spring to early summer wonder where heat is incessant.
SKU #S1831
$3.50
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
3100
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1-2' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Cobalt blue open-faced flowers
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow; press lightly into soil.
Sprout Time:
5-10 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 70-75°F. Once germinated and making growth, lower temperatures to 55-60°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Not recommended, as seeds and new seedlings are very tiny and delicate.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Waves of cobalt blue flowers over slender foliage bloom all summer in coastal gardens, or where the summer temperatures dip in the evening. In warmer summer areas, it is a spring and early summer joy, the intense blue plays off of yellow, purple-red and orange flowers such as found in nemesia, toadflax, fennel flower nigella, and more. Pinch when setting out and deadhead, if desired.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week.
Soil pH:
Most pH levels are tolerated.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 1" of compost when planting.
Diseases & Pests:
Protect young plants from slugs by sprinkling some crushed eggshells or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface surrounding the plants. Pelletized iron phosphate is another effective option.