Lobelia erinus 'Fountain White' (Fountain Series)
lobelia
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, or general-purpose compost
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: half-hardy annual (will need winter protection)
A spreading, trailing, low-growing half-hardy annual with small, dark-green leaves and a dense covering of white flowers in summer and autumn. ‘Fountain White’ will foam over rockeries, baskets and patio pots throughout the season and combines nicely with other Lobelias such as ‘Crystal Palace’ and ‘Sapphire Trailing’.
Pot up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can then either be planted outside into a well-prepared bed, or used to fill decorative pots and hanging baskets for the patio. Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.