Lobelia hybrids - Proven Winners

LUCIA
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Lobelia hybrids
LUCIA® Lavender Blush
Lobelia erinus ‘USLOB13’ USPP21813 CanPBRAF
This series of Lobelia is absolutely phenomenal.
The rich cobalt blue of Dark Blue and the pale
lavender of Lavender Blush are breathtaking and
are the perfect accent for other colorful plants.
A more upright grower than Laguna, Lucia forms
mounds of flowers that love the summer heat.
Growing Tips:
Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Be sure
that you do not keep the soil wet. Allow the soil
surface to dry before watering again.
Exposure: Sun or partial shade
Height: 6-8"
Spacing: 6-8"
Hardy Temp: 35°F (2°C)
Uses:
Great in both landscapes and containers of all kinds.
Features:
True blue flowers can be difficult to find in nature
but Lucia’s are true, real blue. This Lobelia has
better heat tolerance than older varieties.
Attracts hummingbirds.
The #1 Plant Brand.®
LUCIA® varieties:
P. Allen Smith
Platinum Collection
LUCIA® Dark Blue
Lobelia erinus ‘USLOB80901’ USPPAF CanPBRAF
LUCIA® Lavender Blush
Lobelia erinus ‘USLOB13’ USPPAF CanPBRAF
Growing Tips for LUCIA®
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Preventive fungicides are recommended at transplant.
Grow cool with good air circulation once established.
Requires high light in production and
higher light and longer days to flower early.
Needs 150-200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth.
Additional Culture Information for LUCIA®
pH/EC:
5.8 - 6.2 / .6 - .9
Growing Temperature: 65-72º/65-72º
Holding Temperature: 40-50º outdoors
Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist
Planting and Timing:
Spring through Summer
Finish. Standard Plants Per Pot.
Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 4-6; for 6”/gallon,
5-7; for 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12
Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outside
Notes:
For pots 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets
and pots larger than 6", soft pinch at planting and trim around pot just
prior to hanging. 5-10 ppm Sumagic® spray is effective if needed.
Monthly drench with Subdue Maxx - Cleary’s for root rot prevention.
Lucia Dark Blue took over quite a few combos so keep enough space
for other plants in baskets and combination plantings.
Award Winner:
11 Awards
Including: Gold Medal, University of Illinois Master
Gardeners; Top Performer, Longwood Gardens