Growing Non-GMO Regatta Series Lobelia Flower Seeds

Lobelia seeds are small; although they are easy to germinate and grow, the most challenging part is planting! Directly sow lobelia seeds outdoors when temperatures are consistently around 65 F. For early spring blooms, begin the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks earlier than their planting-out date and germinate under a grow light. Use a heating pad to keep the soil temperature at around 60 F. Lobelia seeds are frequently sown 3 or 4 to one hole; the bunch is transplanted together and treated as one plant. This is one way to bulk up your crop earlier than having single plants.

When transplanting seedlings indoors to outdoors, it is crucial to slowly acclimatize them to their new environment. Harden off gradually. Water regularly. If the plants appear leggy or the flowers look sparse, lightly shear the tops of the plants by no more than a third. Immediately follow with fertilization; to encourage a fresh flush of blooms.

Lobelia flowers perform at their peak with high-fertility soil. If using traditional fertilizer, apply a time-release granular at the time of planting or transplanting and supplement throughout the season every 4-6 weeks with a low-strength liquid feed. For compost, incorporate well-rotted compost into the soil at the time of planting or transplanting, and then every 6-8 weeks, apply a fresh handful or two at the base of each plant. In particularly fertile or well-maintained soils, this maintenance step may not be necessary to keep up the blooms.

Regatta Series Lobelia in the Flower Garden

Regatta Series lobelia seeds are vigorous garden performers and ideal for kids or novice gardeners to try as a vibrant accent to flower beds, fences, and walkways. Lobelia grows very similarly to pansies and linaria and is potted indoors and outdoors.

Landscaping With Regatta Series Lobelia

Regatta Series Lobelia is a great addition to the front of a border or in mixed containers. Regatta Series Lobelia is especially attractive to bees. It may also attract other pollinators. Yellow-faced bees and bumblebees are among its fan club.

About Regatta Series Lobelia Garden Seeds

Keep the soil evenly moist and do not let soil dehydrate as it will decrease blooming. Plants will experience a heavy dieback if not shaded in extreme summers.

Lobelia erinus, more commonly known as Lobelia, is a relative to the bellflower and native to most of Southern Africa from Malawi to South Africa. The genus name Lobelia pays homage to 16th-century French physician and botanist Matthias de l'Obel.

These fragrance-free blossoms are usually half-inch long and cover the delicate green foliage during the flowering season.

Many gardeners have great success with mulching around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Containers can also benefit from this tip.

Lobelia is considered a toxic plant if ingested by humans or animals.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Lilac Regatta Lobelia is one of my favorites for interplanting with any larger, white bloomers such as Alba Malva or White Profusion Zinnias. The color and texture combination is breathtaking."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Regatta Series Lobelia Seeds Per Package:

• 50 Multi-Seed Pellets
• 500 Multi-Seed Pellets
• 1000 Multi-Seed Pellets

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