Lobelia Crimson Fountain Seeds

Striking trailing lobelia with masses of rich crimson red flowers over a compact, cascading habit; perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes and bold bedding contrasts where a vivid, long lasting summer display is needed.

 

Reliable, freely flowering and excellent for mixing with pale or foliage plants.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1500

 

Sow February to April for summer display; can sow in late summer for autumn containers

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 20°C; seeds need light to germinate so do not cover deeply

Soil Moist, well drained loam or freemdraining multi purpose compost; fertile but not overly rich

Height 10 to 20 cm; spread 20 to 30 cm depending on spacing and training

Flowering Late spring through autumn in warm, sheltered positions; remove spent flowers to prolong bloom

Good Companions Petunias; calibrachoa; bacopa; geraniums in mixed containers; ornamental grasses and silver foliage plants for contrast

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Surface sow thinly into trays or modules February–April and press seeds gently onto the compost surface without covering; keep at 18–20°C and maintain even moisture. Prick out when large enough to handle and plant into containers or positions 20–30 cm apart after all risk of frost; for hanging baskets space plants 8–12 cm apart. For outdoor bedding sow April in a cold frame or under cover for earlier displays. Protect young plants from slugs and ensure good air circulation.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Provide regular watering and a balanced liquid feed during the flowering season to support continuous bloom; avoid waterlogged conditions. Deadhead lightly and trim back leggy growth to encourage a fresh flush of flowers. Treat as an annual in frost-prone areas; in mild sheltered sites plants can persist longer. Refresh containers yearly for best display.