Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Lobelia erinus compacta String Of Pearls Lobelia erinus compacta String Of Pearls Half-hardy Annual - Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 4 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Border, Containers, Edging, Patio, Tubs
Description A well balanced mixture of all the brightest colors of this easy to grow plant. Excellent for a bedding scheme. Superb for bedding and edging. Flowers summer. Height 10cm (4in). Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | Surface sow |
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Sow at 18-24C (65-75F) in a good seed sowing mix. Sow seeds on surface of sowing mix and gently firm down. Keep soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light, sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 14-21 days. Growing Instructions When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant in bunches of 3 or 4 and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 10cm (4in) apart in a sunny spot in light moist soil. For pot plants, transplant the seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow cool, well ventilated and give plenty of light, but shade from direct sun. Caution Harmful if eaten.
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