Lobelia Riviera Mix Seeds: A Burst of Color in a Compact Form
Enhance your garden with the vibrant charm of Lobelia Riviera Mix, a selection from the dwarf and vigorous Riviera series known for its early and abundant flowering. This mix features a variety of colors, each maintaining a compact, mounded habit, making it a perfect choice for adding a splash of color to borders, containers, and more.
Why Plant Lobelia Riviera Mix?
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🌸 Colorful Variety: Enjoy a beautiful mix of colors that bloom early and profusely, bringing life and vibrancy to your garden swiftly each season.
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🌿 Compact and Mounded Growth: Ideal for maintaining a tidy garden look, these plants are perfect for edges, small spaces, or as foreground in layered plantings.
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🌞 Early Bloomers: Among the first to bloom in your garden, ensuring that your space is filled with color from spring through autumn.
Optimal Growing Conditions:
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Sowing Time: Best planted from spring to autumn to take advantage of the growing seasons.
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Sow Depth: Seeds should be sown at a depth of 2 mm, a shallow placement that aids in optimal germination.
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Spacing: Allow about 25 x 25 cm between plants. This spacing gives each plant enough room to thrive without overcrowding, promoting healthy growth and fullness.
Garden Uses and Styling Tips:
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Containers and Hanging Baskets: Their mounded habit and vibrant colors make Riviera Mix ideal for use in containers and baskets, where their beauty can be appreciated up close.
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Front of Border Plantings: Use these lobelias at the front of flower borders where their compact size and colorful blooms can be easily seen.
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Mass Planting: Planting several together can create an impressive display of dense color that’s sure to draw the eye.
Care Tips:
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained. Lobelias thrive with regular watering, especially in hotter, drier periods.
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Feeding: Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season to encourage vibrant blooms and healthy foliage.
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Deadheading: While often not necessary, removing faded flowers can encourage more blooms and extend the flowering period.
Enjoy the Diverse Beauty of Lobelia Riviera Mix:
With its variety of colors and reliable, compact growth, Lobelia Riviera Mix is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add long-lasting vibrancy to their garden landscapes. Whether you're filling out a garden bed or decorating a balcony, this lobelia mix brings beauty and life wherever it grows.
Ready to brighten up your outdoor spaces with Lobelia Riviera Mix? Plant your seeds today and look forward to a colorful, flourishing garden that lasts from spring through autumn!
Plant Information
Plant Type: Annual
Scientific Name: Lobelia erinus
Growing Information
General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
Position: Full Sun
Sow Depth: 2 mm
Spacing: 25 x 25 cm
Germination: 14 – 21 days
Height: 13cm
Spread: 20cm
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