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By Marie Lobelia plugs are a great way to add color to your garden. They are easy to grow and care for, and will bloom from early summer until fall. Here are some tips on how to plant and care for your lobelia plugs: When selecting a location for your lobelia plugs, choose an area that receives full sun to partial shade. Lobelia ( Lobelia erinus) is a tender perennial widely grown as an annual plant in most USDA zones. It is commonly sold in the annuals section of the nursery and has a wide variety of uses in the garden. Lobelia spreads, but not aggressively. Most varieties of lobelia have a somewhat trailing growth habit, although other varieties clump. Soil: Lobelia prefers rich, well-amended soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Mulch with a layer of compost to add nutrients, suppress weeds and retain moisture. For containers, use a high-quality all-purpose potting mix . Watering: Keep lobelia evenly moist but not soggy. Overwatering may cause root rot or other diseases. Lobelia tupa, a native of Chile, has dramatic, downy foliage, similar to that of tobacco (hence its common name, Devil's tobacco), held on dark, purple-red stems. It has blood red, tubular flowers. Lobelia x speciosa varieties are hybrids, usually of L. cardinalis and L. siphilitca.
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Step 1: Plant lobelia seeds *Skip to step 2 if you are transplanting lobelia plugs/young plants Typically lobelia plants will germinate the best when they are planted in a tray or container with potting soil. Place your container in a spot where it'll receive sunlight. Dig a hole about twice as deep and wide as the existing rootball. Gently loosen the plant from its nursery pot and place it in the hole, maintaining the same soil level. Backfill the hole and lightly tamp down to secure the plant. Maintain continuous moisture during the first few weeks to help it get established. Seeds require light to germinate. Place in a location with a bright light - or under a grow light - and a soil temperature of 65-75°F. You can use a heat mat if required. Provide bottom watering or water gently with a mist sprayer to avoid disturbing the seeds. Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet. LOBELIA CARE AND MAINTENANCE. Fertilizing: Perennial varieties can usually get by with a yearly application of fertilizer or compost in the spring. For annuals, fertilize more frequently or apply a continuous-release fertilizer for flowering plants to sustain them throughout the growing season.
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The lobelia plant ( Lobelia spp.) is an attractive annual herb with many varieties. Some of these even include biennial species. Lobelia is an easy-to-grow, carefree plant that enjoys cool weather. This summertime bloomer will continue to produce flowers on up through the first frost. Growing lobelia is an asset to the garden. What are plugs? Plugs are plants grown in 72-cell trays; each soil plug is 1.6" wide x 3.2" deep. They are a great option for planting large gardens. We plant all of our own projects with plugs. Pale Spiked Lobelia has short white flowers stems, making it great in short garden designs and near borders.
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Lobelia ( Lobelia inflata ), also known as Indian tobacco, is a flowering plant in the bellflower family that self-seeds readily. The plant is native to North America, where it is found in woods, meadows and wetlands. Planting and Growing Lobelia. Plant in full sun or partial shade in deep, fertile, moist soil (do not allow soil to dry out). Taking Care of Lobelia. These plants can be short-lived, so regularly rejuvinate your stock by division or cuttings. Pruning Lobelia. Remove faded flower spikes in the autumn. Pests and Diseases
