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Cornflower Lobelia White Lady Seeds for Garden Planting

Cornflower Lobelia White Lady Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost.


Soil Preparation: Use a well-drained seed starting mix.


Sowing: Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface — do not cover, as light is needed for germination.


Temperature: Maintain 65–75°F (18–24°C) for best results.


Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged with gentle misting.


Transplant: Move outdoors after frost danger has passed; space plants about 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) apart.

How to Grow

  • Light: Full sun to partial shade encourages abundant blooms and cool growth.
  • Water: Keep soil evenly moist — do not let dry out.
  • Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil supports healthy growth.
  • Pests/Disease: Ensure good air circulation to reduce fungal issues; watch for aphids and mites.

Tips

  • Lobelia seeds are tiny — press lightly and do not bury under soil for best germination.
  • Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, rock gardens, and border accents thanks to compact growth.
  • If summers are very hot, provide partial afternoon shade to prevent stress.
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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

long flowering period

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Low-growing, spreading

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Cornflower Lobelia White Lady Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant

Cornflower Lobelia White Lady is a charming variety of Lobelia erinus known for its masses of delicate, pure white flowers. Its compact size and elegant blooms make it ideal for use as edging plants, in borders, containers, or hanging baskets. Thriving in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade, this variety blooms abundantly from spring into the fall, adding refined beauty to garden landscapes. Easy to grow with excellent germination and care adaptability, it’s perfect for gardeners seeking continuous white floral color.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Autumn, Early Winter

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

10–15 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Grown as annual in all zones

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

15–20 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sowing

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

fertile well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000100228

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes White Lady different from blue lobelia varieties?

Its pure white blooms create a clean, elegant appearance that complements many colorful flowering plants.

Can it be planted in hanging baskets?

Yes. Compact growth makes it suitable for baskets, window boxes, and decorative containers.

Which flowers complement White Lady Lobelia?

Petunias, alyssum, violas, and pink begonias create balanced seasonal combinations.

Can it soften colorful mixed borders?

Yes. White flowers provide contrast while blending naturally with brighter blooms.

Does it suit formal garden designs?

Yes. Crisp white flowers work well in structured beds and decorative landscape layouts.

Do beneficial pollinators visit the flowers?

The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.