Lobelia erinus 'Sweet Springs Dark Blue'

Common name: Trailing Lobelia 'Sweet Springs Dark Blue'

Description: This charming trailing annual produces masses of small, deep blue flowers that create a rich cascading display throughout summer and into autumn. The abundant blooms cover trailing stems with small green foliage, bringing continuous dark blue colour to hanging baskets and containers. 'Sweet Springs Dark Blue' 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 deep blue colour to vertical spaces with minimal maintenance.

Other benefits: long flowering season, excellent trailing habit, rich colour, 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