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Sow indoors in early spring and plant outside in late May or June when the danger of frost has passed.
Lobelia erinus 'String of Pearls', Lobelia
Latin nameLobelia erinus 'String of Pearls'
Common nameLobelia
Type of plantAnnual
HardinessHalf-hardy annual
Flower colourWhite, mauve, blue and pink
Leaf colourGreen
Height and spread10cm to 20cm x 10cm to 15cm (4in to 8in x 4in to 6in)
Description
This lobelia is made up of a well-balanced mixture of all the brightest colours. White, carmine and rose all feature, along with the traditional deep and mid-blue you'd expect from a lobelia. Choose it as edging for a bright bedding scheme. Lobelia is a popular bedding plant for containers and hanging baskets. Prefers sun and moist, well-drained soil.
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