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Hot® Lobelia
Lobelia erinus Hot® Series
Pronunciation: low-BEE-lee-uh EAR-rin-us
SKU #30434
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE:
8-12" H x 12-24" W
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| Description | One of the best, an early blooming variety with dense, vivid blooms and fantastic heat tolerance. Full bloom throughout summer. Trailing habit provides a cascade of color that is perfect for brightening up a porch or patio in hanging baskets or containers, and excellent for filler in a planter or bed. |
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| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in enriched soil with regular moisture. Can withstand full sun in cooler summer regions but will need some shade in warmer regions. May be sheared lightly mid-season to rejuvenate and promote continued bloom. Feed spring and summer. |
| History | The Hot® Lobelia Series was bred by Westhoff and features a wide array of vibrant purples and blues along with white lobelias. The Hot® varieties include (but may not be limited to): Barvaria ('Wesloba' PP15872), Blue ('Wesloblue' PP19095), Blue with Eye ('Weslobleye' PP19111), Brilliant Blue ('Weslobribl') Dark Lavender ('Weslodala'), Igloo ('Wesloig'), Night Blue ('Weslonibl'), Pretty Heaven ('Weslopre'), Purple ('Weslopur'), Royal Blue ('Weslorobl'), Snow White ('Weslosnowhi'), Tiger ('Wesloti' PP20768), Waterblue ('Weslowatim'), and White ('Weslowhite' PP16295). |
Details
| Description | One of the best, an early blooming variety with dense, vivid blooms and fantastic heat tolerance. Full bloom throughout summer. Trailing habit provides a cascade of color that is perfect for brightening up a porch or patio in hanging baskets or containers, and excellent for filler in a planter or bed. |
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| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in enriched soil with regular moisture. Can withstand full sun in cooler summer regions but will need some shade in warmer regions. May be sheared lightly mid-season to rejuvenate and promote continued bloom. Feed spring and summer. |
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History
| History | The Hot® Lobelia Series was bred by Westhoff and features a wide array of vibrant purples and blues along with white lobelias. The Hot® varieties include (but may not be limited to): Barvaria ('Wesloba' PP15872), Blue ('Wesloblue' PP19095), Blue with Eye ('Weslobleye' PP19111), Brilliant Blue ('Weslobribl') Dark Lavender ('Weslodala'), Igloo ('Wesloig'), Night Blue ('Weslonibl'), Pretty Heaven ('Weslopre'), Purple ('Weslopur'), Royal Blue ('Weslorobl'), Snow White ('Weslosnowhi'), Tiger ('Wesloti' PP20768), Waterblue ('Weslowatim'), and White ('Weslowhite' PP16295). |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hot® Lobelia produce flowers?
Late Spring through Summer
Is Hot® Lobelia evergreen or deciduous?
Hot® Lobelia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Hot® Lobelia?
Hot® Lobelia is Easy Care.
Is Hot® Lobelia resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Hot® Lobelia grow?
Hot® Lobelia has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Hot® Lobelia in my landscape?
Hot® Lobelia is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
What color are Hot® Lobelia flowers?
Hot® Lobelia produces Multicolored flowers.
What color is the foliage of Hot® Lobelia?
Hot® Lobelia has Green foliage.
How do I care for Hot® Lobelia?
Easily grown in enriched soil with regular moisture. Can withstand full sun in cooler summer regions but will need some shade in warmer regions. May be sheared lightly mid-season to rejuvenate and promote continued bloom. Feed spring and summer.
What is the history of Hot® Lobelia?
The Hot® Lobelia Series was bred by Westhoff and features a wide array of vibrant purples and blues along with white lobelias. The Hot® varieties include (but may not be limited to): Barvaria ('Wesloba' PP15872), Blue ('Wesloblue' PP19095), Blue with Eye ('Weslobleye' PP19111), Brilliant Blue ('Weslobribl') Dark Lavender ('Weslodala'), Igloo ('Wesloig'), Night Blue ('Weslonibl'), Pretty Heaven ('Weslopre'), Purple ('Weslopur'), Royal Blue ('Weslorobl'), Snow White ('Weslosnowhi'), Tiger ('Wesloti' PP20768), Waterblue ('Weslowatim'), and White ('Weslowhite' PP16295).
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.