Lobelia Seeds - Rosamond - Lobelia Erinus -Compact trailing growth habit. Excellent In Containers, Window Boxes or as Ground Covers.

Lobelia erinus 'Rosamond' is a striking compact and trailing lobelia producing masses of ¾-inch carmine-rose flowers with white eyes on leafy, branching stems throughout summer and fall. One of the showiest edging lobelias available, Rosamond performs beautifully as a border plant, groundcover, container specimen, and window box trailer. Once established in moist, rich soil, it will self-sow and return reliably. Deer resistant.

Plant Highlights

• Vivid carmine-rose flowers with white eyes; continuous summer-through-fall bloomer
• Compact and trailing habit — excellent for containers, window boxes, and groundcover
• Self-sows once established
• Deer resistant; attracts pollinators
• Approx. 5,000 seeds covers 100 sq ft

Growing Guide

Starting indoors (recommended): Sow 10–12 weeks before the last frost for the earliest flowers. Seeds are very small — press onto the surface of finely prepared, moist soil without covering; seeds need light to germinate. Keep at 72°F; germination in 14–21 days.

Transplanting: Set out after all frost danger has passed; space 6 inches apart. Remove spent flower spikes to promote continued branching and bloom.

Direct sowing: Direct-sown seed outdoors will begin flowering approximately 2 months after planting.

Site & soil: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil, pH 5.5–6.5. Lobelia prefers consistently moist, rich soil — do not allow to dry out completely, but avoid waterlogging. Deep, regular watering is ideal.

Planting Specs

• Type: Annual
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Height: 4–5 inches | Width: 6 inches
• Bloom season: Summer through fall
• Bloom color: Carmine-rose with white eye
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, pH 5.5–6.5
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Germ temp: 72°F | Avg. germ time: 14–21 days
• Spacing: 6 inches