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Article: Lobelias in new colors, lobelias that trail or stand upright.
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- Sunset
- Article date:
- April 1, 1988
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1988 Sunset Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Lobelias in new colors, lobelias that trail or stand upright
Edging a border or cascading out of a container, few plants can match annual lobelia (L. erinus) for versatility and long-lasting bloom, from summer till frost. Gardeners are rediscovering the virtues of this old-fashioned plant. Nurseries used to restrict their offerings to the white and blue varieties; now many offer other colors, including purple, rose, and red.
The traditional upright varieties grow in compact mounds 4 to 6 inches high and are smothered with 3/4-inch blooms. Cascading lobelias are especially attractive in window boxes or containers; stems trail 12 inches or slightly ...