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Lobelia 'Mrs. Clibran'
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Lobelia 'Mrs. Clibran'

Lobelia erinus
Heirloom lobelia Mrs. Clibran has dark indigo blue to purple flowers with two little white marks in the centers—a sea of one-half-inch flowers that bloom for months in moderate summer areas.
SKU #S1969
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
3000
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature Size
8" h x 6" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Cobalt blue with brushstrokes of white in the centers
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
14-21 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Recommended. Start indoors in sterile seed-starting mix in late winter, 10-12 weeks before last frost date. Cover with a light sprinkling of vermiculite to retain humidity until germination occurs. Keep at 70°F. Grow on cool until time to transplant out in spring
Starting Outdoors:
Not recommended.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Heirloom lobelia Mrs. Clibran was described as much in demand in the reporting of Clibran Nursery in England, circa 1903. It has the richest cobalt blue to purple petite blooms that may slow in flowering during the hottest part of summer, but picks up again in fall. This AGM award winner is easy to grow, add mulch but keep away from crown to keep the soil cool, deadhead as the flowering branches elongate and flowering starts to slow for flowers until mid-autumn. A brilliant choice for pots and windowboxes, seaside gardens, and garden edging. Site away from western exposure that receives hot sun in all but the most northern or coastal areas. Caution: toxic if ingested in significant amounts.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
At least 1" per week. Keep evenly moist, but not soggy, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil pH:
Most pH levels are tolerated.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 1-2" compost before planting. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer when establishing, then use flower fertilizer starting mid-summer.
Diseases & Pests:
Mostly trouble-free, but can get root and stem rots if soil stays saturated.