Lobelia - Laguna Sky Blue

SKU: 5986
Availability: Many in stock
  • Available May to June 15th (Approximately)
  • Available May to June 15th (Approximately)
$5.99


Soft blue flowers all season on cascading, well-branched plants; good summer performance; low maintenance

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Deadheading Not Necessary
Attracts: 
Butterflies

Characteristics

Duration: 
 Annual
 
Height Category: 
 Short
 
Garden Height: 
 6 - 12 Inches
 
Trails Up To: 
 24 Inches
 
Spacing: 
 6 - 10 Inches
 
Spread: 
 12 - 24 Inches
 
Flower Colors: 
 Blue
 
Flower Shade: 
 Blue-True
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Green
 
Foliage Shade: 
 Green
 
Habit: 
 Mounded
 
Container Role: 
 Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
 Part Sun to Sun
Maintenance Category: 
 Easy
Bloom Time: 
 Planting To Frost
Hardiness Zones: 
 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Water Category: 
 Average
Soil Fertility Requirement: 
 Average Soil
Uses: 
 Container
 Landscape
Uses Notes: 

Plant alone or in combinations in all container types, hanging baskets, window boxes and landscapes

Maintenance Notes: 

Self cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Laguna does not like "wet feet". Be sure that you do not keep the soil wet. Allow the soil surface to dry before watering again.

These newer types of Lobelia are much more heat tolerant than past plants. They will reliably bloom in warm temperatures unless night temperatures stay in the upper 70's or above. If you experience an extended time period with high night temperatures the plants may flush out of bloom, however, the plants themselves should continue to look good. If the plants do go out of flower using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to give the plants a "haircut" - a slight overall trim - should encourage additional branching. Additional branching will result in increased flower power once the plants begin blooming again after night temperatures fall.

The plants may be trimmed back at anytime if you feel they could use it.

A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

Bred to take the summer heat better than typical lobelias, Laguna varieties are compact yet full, semi-upright plants covered in true blue or white, self-cleaning blossoms. Choose which color you prefer when you buy. They are ideal low maintenance plants for hanging baskets, window boxes, combination containers, and landscapes.

A compact, 8 - 10 inch tall annual (except in zones 9-11) for full sun to part shade, an abundance of blooms that never need deadheading and a mounding, trailing habit that's perfect for landscapes and all types of containers. Ain't progress wonderful?

Laguna® Sky Blue Lobelia erinus 'Loboudtis' USPP 15,526, Can 2,304

To help ensure your satisfaction, Peter Knippel Nursery Inc. offers the following guarantee:

GUARANTEE: Peter Knippel Nursery Inc. agrees to replace once at no charge, any tree, shrub or evergreen purchased at regular retail price, which fails to grow in the first year from date of purchase.

Roses are guaranteed for the duration of the first growing season (from Spring to Fall) from the date of purchase.

Plants purchased on sale are guaranteed to the sale price only.

In no case shall Peter Knippel Nursery Inc. be liable for more than the amount of the original purchase price.

NOT COVERED: The guarantee does not apply to annuals, tropicals, houseplants, perennials, above-ground planters, sod, bulbs, seeds, customer plants which have been transplanted or ‘final sale’ items. Roses are not guaranteed over the winter months.

We do not guarantee against losses due to vandalism, theft, mechanical or chemical injury, animal damage, pest damage, neglect, improper care or severe weather conditions beyond our control.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: The purchaser agrees to follow proper planting, maintenance, watering frequency and winter protection.

If replacement is necessary, the customer is responsible for presenting the failed plant material and the original purchase invoice.

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