Trailing lobelia 'Purple Star'

Lobelia erinus

How to grow Trailing lobelia 'Purple Star'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Star is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Purple Star from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Star about 105 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple Star

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple Star is a tender plant.

Harvesting Purple Star