Lobelia

More About Lobelia

Choosing the Right Lobelia for Your Garden

Start by deciding how you want your lobelia to grow. Trailing lobelias are ideal for hanging baskets, patio containers and window boxes, where they can cascade freely and soften hard edges. They also catch the eye in hanging baskets, pairing well with upright summer bedding, filling gaps and tying displays together with colour. Compact forms, often referred to as edging lobelia, are perfect for lining paths or borders and adding a neat, colourful finish.

If you are looking for something more architectural, perennial types such as Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' offers upright growth, dark foliage and vibrant flower spikes. While many gardeners treat lobelia as seasonal bedding, some types are classed as perennials and will return year after year when planted in the right spot and given winter protection.

Blue lobelias remain the most popular colour, for the cool, calming tones, but richer shades and contrasting foliage varieties bring extra depth to planting schemes. Most lobelia varieties prefer sun or light shade and moist, well-drained soil, making it easy to slot into existing gardens without fuss.

How to Plant and Care for Lobelia Plants

Plant lobelia once all risk of frost has passed, spacing them closely to create a full, generous display. Water well after planting and keep the soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather, as lobelias do not like to dry out completely. Containers and baskets will need more frequent watering, particularly in summer.

Feeding every couple of weeks encourages continuous flowering, and a light trim mid-season helps refresh plants that start to look tired. Most lobelia erinus varieties will flower non-stop until autumn with very little intervention. Perennial types benefit from cutting back after flowering and mulching in colder areas to protect the roots over winter.

Ordering Lobelia Plants Online with YouGarden

Buying lobelia plants online with YouGarden makes it easy to create professional-looking displays at home. Plants are selected for strong growth, reliable flowering and suitability for UK gardens, then carefully packed and delivered ready to plant. Whether you are refreshing baskets, edging a border or adding a splash of colour to patio pots, lobelia remains one of the simplest ways to achieve long-lasting summer colour with minimal effort.