Lobelia erinus 'Hot Water Blue Improved'

Common name: Trailing Lobelia 'Hot Water Blue Improved'

Description: This vigorous trailing annual produces masses of small, light blue flowers that create a delicate cascading display throughout summer and into autumn. The abundant blooms cover trailing stems with small green foliage, bringing continuous soft colour to hanging baskets and containers. 'Hot Water Blue Improved' is perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers where its trailing habit can spill elegantly over edges. The flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators whilst the vigorous growth quickly fills spaces. This easy-care lobelia brings months of soft blue colour to vertical spaces with minimal maintenance.

Other benefits: long flowering season, excellent trailing habit, suitable for hanging baskets, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 15cm x 45cm (trailing)

Position: full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly acid conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; prefers moist but well-drained soil

Winter hardiness: tender; treat as annual