Lobelias produce delicate, showy blooms all summer long. They are a perfect choice for garden beds and containers. Trailing Lobelias look excellent in hanging baskets or borders.
This pretty Lobelia bears deep-Purple flowers on foliage that turns bronzy-green as the plants mature, and is ideal for hanging baskets, tubs and rockeries.
Compact plants covered with tiny flowers throughout the summer, usually grown as edging for beds and borders, often with alyssum.

Lobelia prefers rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.2 (slightly acidic). Prepare your lobelia beds by working aged compost into the top six inches of soil. For potted plants, add Perlite and peat moss to prevent soil compaction. Loose, well-drained soil is paramount to lobelia's root health. Be sure to never let your container-grown lobelia dry out. Bottom-watering is the theme for these plants, and it's a good idea to dunk hanging baskets or pots in a pan of water to ensure the roots can soak up the moisture. You can also gently water mature plants at surface level.