Electric colors come alive on this earliest blooming of the lobelias. The intensely colored, semi-trailing flowers form a stunning display and continue to thrive through the summer heat. A great choice for containers, hanging baskets, and borders.
Techno®
Lobelia erinus 'Techno Upright Blue'
Lobelia
Lobelia erinus Techno® 'Upright Blue' - Lobelia from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Early spring, powder blue flowers with white eye
- Tightly mounded growth habit
- Ideal for hanging baskets, containers,or flower beds
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Hanging Basket
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in enriched soil with regular moisture. Do not allow the plant to dry out completely as it will effect the plants overall appearance. 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. Fertilize every 7-14 days.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 9-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Container
- Blooms all Season
- Hanging Basket
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Lobelia (Techno)
Common Name: Lobelia
Electric colors come alive on this earliest blooming of the lobelias. The intensely colored, semi-trailing flowers form a stunning display and continue to thrive through the summer heat. A great choice for containers, hanging baskets, and borders.