Mr Fothergills Loblia Sapphire Trailing Seeds

Mr Fothergills Lobelia Sapphire Trailing Seeds

Lobelia Sapphire Trailing Seeds produce cascades of vivid cobalt-blue flowers with delicate white centres, ideal for creating striking hanging basket displays and vibrant container planting.

Key Features

• Stunning cobalt-blue blooms with contrasting white centres

• Trailing habit perfect for baskets, window boxes, and containers

• Flowers continuously from early summer to autumn

• Thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil

• Excellent choice for adding colour and attracting pollinators

Product Description

Lobelia Sapphire Trailing is a classic choice for gardeners looking to add an elegant waterfall of colour to their outdoor spaces. This half-hardy annual forms dense cascades of tiny, intensely blue flowers that spill gracefully over the edges of pots, hanging baskets, and raised planters. Each bloom features a small white ‘eye’, enhancing the plants vibrant appearance and giving a bright, fresh contrast.

Highly versatile and reliable, this lobelia variety performs well in both sunny and partially shaded positions, making it ideal for patios, balconies, and garden borders. Its long flowering season ensures months of continuous colour, while its compact, trailing growth habit helps soften edges and add movement to displays. Easy to grow and maintain, it is an excellent option for gardeners looking for impressive results with minimal effort.

Whether youre creating a feature hanging basket or adding depth to mixed containers, Lobelia Sapphire Trailing enhances any display with its rich colour and delicate texture.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus

• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

• Habit: Bushy, Trailing

• Height: 30cm (12in)

• Situation: Partial Shade

• Colour: Blue

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Sow indoors JanuaryApril.

  • Surface-sow thinly on pre-watered compost.

  • Maintain 1520C (6068F) in a warm, light position.

  • Cover with clingfilm for humidity and remove once germination begins (1421 days).

• Transplanting:

  • Move seedlings in tiny clumps, spacing 5cm (2in) apart.

  • Grow on in cooler, frost-free conditions.

• Planting out:

  • Harden off before planting outdoors in MayJune, spacing 15cm (6in) apart.

  • Plant into well-drained soil or quality container compost.

• Flowering: JuneOctober.

Enhance Your Outdoor Displays

Transform baskets, pots, or borders with the vivid trailing colour of Lobelia Sapphire Trailing Seeds a beautiful, low-maintenance way to bring depth and brightness to your garden all season long.