Lobelia (Lobelia)
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Color Name: Rift Purple
Lobelia Rift Purple boasts an abundance of mesmerizing purple flowers that add a touch of elegance and charm to your garden. Enjoy a summer full of brilliant color as Rift Purple blooms from late spring through early autumn. You'll be mesmerized by their vibrant hues and the countless pollinators they attract to your garden. Rift Purple blooms feature a unique splash pattern that holds even in summer conditions. Perfect in mixed containers and window boxes.
Growing Tips: Self cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Lobelia does not like "wet feet". Be sure that you do not keep the soil wet. Allow the soil surface to dry before watering again. These newer types of Lobelia are much more heat tolerant than past plants. They will reliably bloom in warm temperatures unless night temperatures stay in the upper 70s or above. If you experience an extended time period with high night temperatures the plants may flush out of bloom, however, the plants themselves should continue to look good. If the plants do go out of flower, you can use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to give the plants a haircut. A slight overall trim should encourage additional branching. Additional branching will result in increased flower power once the plants begin blooming again after night temperatures fall. The plants may be trimmed back at anytime if you feel they could use it. A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
Lobelia Rift Purple boasts an abundance of mesmerizing purple flowers that add a touch of elegance and charm to your garden. Enjoy a summer full of brilliant color as Rift Purple blooms from late spring through early autumn. You'll be mesmerized by their vibrant hues and the countless pollinators they attract to your garden. Rift Purple blooms feature a unique splash pattern that holds even in summer conditions. Perfect in mixed containers and window boxes.
Growing Tips: Self cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Lobelia does not like "wet feet". Be sure that you do not keep the soil wet. Allow the soil surface to dry before watering again. These newer types of Lobelia are much more heat tolerant than past plants. They will reliably bloom in warm temperatures unless night temperatures stay in the upper 70s or above. If you experience an extended time period with high night temperatures the plants may flush out of bloom, however, the plants themselves should continue to look good. If the plants do go out of flower, you can use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to give the plants a haircut. A slight overall trim should encourage additional branching. Additional branching will result in increased flower power once the plants begin blooming again after night temperatures fall. The plants may be trimmed back at anytime if you feel they could use it. A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
Flower Color: Purple/White Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 10 Inches Spread: 8 to 12 Inches Hardy in Zone: 8 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Attributes |
Container Extended Bloomer Ground Cover Border Hanging Baskets Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant Window Boxes
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