Lobelia erinus 'Rosamond'

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Rosamond Lobelia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

Description

Lobelia erinus 'Rosamond' is an annual reaching 6" tall and 1' wide. It cascades, trails and clumps into mounds. It can take full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Flowers are mauve colored with a white eye, blooming from spring mid-summer. After flowering has subsided during the summer, shear Lobelia, add light fertilizer and irrigate to promote another round of blooms.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.