Lobelia erinus 'String of Pearls'
trailing lobelia 'String of Pearls'
'String of Pearls' is a spreading annual to 25cm in height, with neat foliage and flowers in shades of light and deep blue, purple or white, some with a white eye
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Lobelia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy 2-lipped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or panicles
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, reliably moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Apply a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during spring and early summer and a nitrogen free fertilizer every two weeks from mid-summer onwards
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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