Lobelia (Lobelia)
Color Name: Techno® Dark Blue
Enjoy a summer full of brilliant color as Techno Dark Blue blooms from late spring through early autumn. You'll be mesmerized by the vibrant, rich blue hues and the countless pollinators that lobelia attract to your garden. Techno Dark Blue boasts a compact, upright and densely branched habit. 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.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
Enjoy a summer full of brilliant color as Techno Dark Blue blooms from late spring through early autumn. You'll be mesmerized by the vibrant, rich blue hues and the countless pollinators that lobelia attract to your garden. Techno Dark Blue boasts a compact, upright and densely branched habit. 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.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Blue/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 |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container  Extended Bloomer  Ground Cover Border Hanging Baskets Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant Window Boxes
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Attracts
Butterflies
