Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus Rosamond) - Here is a stunning variety that is easy to establish from Lobelia seeds. Lobelia Rosamond is a showy and dependable edging plant and is categorized as an annual in most areas of the country except for frost-free zones. Lobelia Rosamond has a compact and trailing growth habit. The leafy, branching stems are covered in 3/4 inch, carmine-rose colored flowers with white eyes. This variety makes an excellent container or window box plant as well as a general ground cover. Lobelia plants prefers moist, rich soil and will continue to self-sow once established. It does not like to dry out but does well with deep, regular waterings.
If starting Lobelia seeds outdoors, it will not begin to flower for two months after seed is planted. For quicker flowering, start the ground cover seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost is due. Since the Lobelia seeds are very small, plant them on top of finely prepared soil without covering them. Transplant Lobelia seedlings after all danger of frost is passed, spacing them 6 inches apart. Remove flower spikes after blooming to produce further growth.
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 4 - 5 inches
Width: 6 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Carmine-rose with white eye
Growth Rate: Moderate
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
Temperature: 72F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Press lightly into the soil but do not cover
Sowing Rate: Approximately 5000 lobelia seeds covers 100 square feet or 12 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until seeds have germinated
Plant Spacing: 6 inches
Materials: winter and spring,permanent location,Grow them,plants can tolerate a light fros,welldrained soil
