
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Blue blooms
Growth Habit
Compact spreading
Bloom Season
Spring Summer
Flavour Profile
Not edible
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Winter Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
10–15 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Regular
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
15–20 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Moist well drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Riviera Blue Splash Lobelia different from standard lobelia varieties?
What makes Riviera Blue Splash Lobelia different from standard lobelia varieties?
Its eye-catching blue and white bicolor blooms create a fresh and vibrant display throughout the flowering season.
Can Riviera Blue Splash Lobelia be grown in hanging baskets?
Can Riviera Blue Splash Lobelia be grown in hanging baskets?
Yes, it performs beautifully in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, and garden borders.
Will the blue and white flowers complement other colorful plants?
Will the blue and white flowers complement other colorful plants?
Yes, the bicolor blooms pair beautifully with pink, purple, white, and yellow flowering companions.
Can this lobelia be planted along pathways and garden edging?
Can this lobelia be planted along pathways and garden edging?
Yes, its compact growth makes it ideal for borders, edging, and decorative landscape beds.
Do bees and butterflies visit the flowers?
Do bees and butterflies visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Does removing faded flowers encourage continued blooming?
Does removing faded flowers encourage continued blooming?
Yes, regular deadheading helps maintain a tidy appearance and promotes abundant flowering throughout the season.