Lobelia 'Cascade' mix

7000 seeds

How to Seed Lobelia ‘Cascade’ Mix (Lobelia pendula)

1. Sowing Time:
   Sow indoors from February to April for summer flowering. Transplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed (around May). Lobelia is ideal for hanging baskets, borders, and window boxes.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Do not cover the seeds!
   Scatter seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press gently — light is essential for germination.

3. Soil:
   Use fine, moist, well-drained compost or seed-starting mix. Once established, Lobelia prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil outdoors.

4. Light & Temperature:
   Place in a bright location with temperatures around 18–22 °C (65–72 °F). Avoid strong direct sunlight during germination.

5. Germination Time:
   Seeds germinate in 14–21 days under warm and bright conditions.

6. Transplanting:
   When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant in small clumps into trays or pots. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors, spacing 10–15 cm apart.

7. Growing Tips:

   • Keep the soil consistently moist — Lobelia doesn’t tolerate drying out.

   • Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position.

   • Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms.

   • The ‘Cascade Mix’ produces a colorful trailing blend of blue, pink, white, and violet flowers, ideal for hanging baskets, planters, and borders.

   • Blooms continuously from early summer to autumn.