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trailing lobelia 'Cambridge Blue'

Lobelia erinus 'Cambridge Blue'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lobelia
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

'Cambridge Blue' is a compact annual to 15cm, forming a low hummock of narrow foliage, with clear light blue, two-lipped flowers 2cm across in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal edging for bedding schemes or in a container especially in partial shade. A moist soil or compost will prolong flowering, as will liquid feeding

Pruning

Remove after flowering ceases in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years