Mr Fothergill’s 16814 Flower Seeds, Lobelia Sapphire Trailing, Blue

Lobelia Sapphire Trailing Seed by Mr. Fothergill’s. Rich, bright cobalt-blue with small white ‘eyes’.

Useful Information: Plant somewhere in partial shade. Suitable for growing in containers or hanging baskets. Sow indoors from January to April. A warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow thinly on the surface of a small tray of pre-watered compost. Place in a warm, light position. A temperature of 15-20 degrees Celsius (60-68 degrees Fahrenheit) is ideal. Keep the compost moist. The tray can be covered with clingfilm to preserve humidity, but remove when seedlings appear, usually in 14-21 days. Transplant them, in tiny clumps, 5 cm (2-inch) apart, to other trays when large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, May-June, 15 cm (6-inch) apart, into well-drained soil, when frosts are over. Flowers: June-October. Hints and Tips: Trim back plants, after the first flush of blooms fades, to encourage further flowering.