A compact, free-flowering summer bedding plant that delivers clouds of colour from late spring through autumn.

Upright lobelia produces masses of small, five-lobed flowers held closely together to form dense, dome-shaped displays above fine, bright green foliage. Available in rich blues, soft lavender, crisp white, and gentle pastel tones, these varieties offer strong visual impact despite their delicate flower size. Naturally bushy and floriferous, they’re ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of borders, where they add texture, colour, and lightness to planting schemes.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to care for and reliably flower throughout the warmer months. Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, upright lobelia performs best with regular watering and occasional feeding, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, long-lasting colour.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm rootballs
• Typical Height: 15–25 cm
• Typical Spread: 20–30 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Compact
• Flower Colours: Dark Blue, Blue, Lavender, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; can be trimmed mid-season to refresh growth
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes & Bedding Displays
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)