Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White'
Edging Lobelia
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Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Description
White flowers all season on cascading plants; good summer performance; low maintenance
Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Blooming
All have tubular flowers that are slit almost to the base to form two lips. The top lip has two lobes and the bottom one three. Flowers are single or in erect racemes or panicles in shades of blue to red to white to yellow. To enhance flowering, implement a balanced liquid fertilizer biweekly between spring and early summer. From there, apply a nitrogen-free fertilizer biweekly til the end of the growing season.
Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Growth
Diverse genus of annuals and perennials, and shrubs, treelike plants, and aquatic species. The tallest can reach 30 feet. The most common are 2-4 feet. All have simple leaves. The plants are short-lived, but will self-sow in favorable sites. Grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Pest
Slugs. Lobelia is also prone to leaf spots, rust, and smut.
Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Interesting facts
Lobelia produce milky sap which may aggravate the skin upon contact. Species are found in tropical and temperate regions across the globe.
Edging Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Laguna White') - Soil and irrigation
Rich, constantly moist soil. Marshy spots or along streams or ponds work well. Aquatic species prefer acidic soil.
