Sunday, December 21, 2008

Cambridge Blue Lobelia


Half-hardy Annual
  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Sun or part shade
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 4 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Edging
Easy to grow plants, 'Cambridge Blue' forms compact globes of clear sky-blue flowers. Superb for bedding and edging. Flowers summer. Height 10cm (4in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost

Sow at 18-24C (65-75F) in a good seed sowing mix. Sow seeds on surface of mix and gently firm down. Keep soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light, sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 14-21 days.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant in bunches of 3 or 4 and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 10cm (4in) apart in a sunny spot in light moist soil. For pot plants, transplant the seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow cool, well ventilated and give plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.


1 comment:

Rex Krajewski said...

Seeds sowed indoors on 7 February 2009.