Growing Non-GMO Palace Series Lobelia Flower Seeds

Lobelia seeds are small; although they are easy to germinate and grow, the most challenging part is planting! Use tweezers or a hand seeder to help with the planting process. 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.

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

Lobelia flowers perform at their peak with high-fertility soil. If using standard fertilizer, use a time-release granular at the time of planting and supplement throughout the season every 1.5-2 months 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 1.5-2 months, apply a fresh handful or two at the base of each plant. In particularly fertile, well-maintained soils, this maintenance step may not be necessary to keep up the flower power.

Palace Series Lobelia in the Flower Garden

Palace Series lobelia seeds are vibrant garden performers and ideal for kids or novice gardeners to try as a dynamic accent to flower beds, fences, and walkways. Lobelias grow very similarly to pansies and linaria and are potted indoors or outdoors.

Landscaping With Palace Series Lobelia

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

About Palace Series Lobelia Garden Seeds

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

Lobelia erinus, AKA Garden Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia, Edging Lobelia, is related 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 doctor and botanist Matthias de l'Obel.

These blossoms are usually half-inch long and shroud the feathery green foliage during the flowering season.

If you are sensitive to smells, lobelia is a great alternative for you. There is no need to compromise beauty to avoid an aroma. Lobelia flowers are fragrance-free.

Many gardeners have great success with mulching around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. It is also recommended to do this when planted in containers.

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

Tips From Our Gardeners

"When designing a potted arrangement or flower bed, I love to use lobelia because they add a feathery texture to the mixture."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Palace Series Lobelia Seeds Per Package:

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

Non-GMO Palace Series Lobelia seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.