Lobelia White Fountain Seeds

Elegant trailing lobelia bearing masses of pure white flowers across a neat, cascading habit; ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes and bright edging where a crisp, luminous contrast is wanted from late spring through autumn.

 

Compact, free flowering and perfect for mixed containers and bedding schemes.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1500

 

Sow February to April for summer display; late summer sowings possible for autumn containers

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 20°C; seeds need light to germinate so surface-sow without covering

Soil Moist, free-draining multi-purpose compost or loam; 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 sites; remove spent flowers to prolong bloom

Good Companions Petunias; calibrachoa; bacopa; geraniums; 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 baskets after all risk of frost, spacing 8–12 cm for baskets or 20–30 cm for bedding.

 

For earlier displays sow under cover in March or use a cold frame for April sowings. Protect seedlings 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 fresh flushes of flowers. Treat as an annual in frost-prone areas; in mild sheltered sites plants may persist longer. Refresh containers yearly for the best display.