Flower lobelia - a variety of species

The flower of lobelia is a herbaceous plant, the birthplace of which is Australia, America and South Africa. It requires careful care, but when growing lobelia in warm areas, especially near the sea, care is greatly simplified, since it is not necessary to carry it to winter in the room. The flower of lobelia flowers very beautifully and differs in a wide variety of shades. The plant likes a lot of sunlight, only blood-red varieties feel better in the penumbra. Also, lobelia loves moderate moisture, and it should often be watered.

The flower of lobelia can be both annual and perennial. Plants are quite hardy, but they do not tolerate soil wetting and low temperatures, so in the winter they should be transferred to the premises. This should be a cool room in which the flower will be until early April, after which it is again planted in the open ground. When planting it is better to choose places that are located near natural or artificial water bodies.

The flower of lobelia can be propagated in spring by dividing it into single rosettes. When growing lobelia from seeds, there is also no difficulty, they should be planted in early February.

Lobelia is used as an ornamental plant. Some species, for example, ampel lobelia, do not require special care and can be used to decorate gardens, balconies, arbors.

The most common are the following varieties of this plant:

• Lobelia Russian princess is a rather tall plant that reaches a height of 90 centimeters, it blooms in the period from July to September. Flowers are red, and the leaves are purple;
• Lobelia cascade - is an annual plant. Seed sowing is carried out in the period March-April, seedlings are planted in early June. This is a low plant, its height is only 25 centimeters. This species is noted for its abundant flowering and feels great in hanging pots. To obtain a more lush plant, it is necessary, when the plant reaches 2.5 cm, to pluck a buckle. It also requires periodic feeding. In order for the plant to develop well, when it fades, cut the ends of the stems and water abundantly, especially in hot and dry weather. Seeds begin to germinate on day 21, the germination temperature should be at least 21C;
• Lobelia shining is a rather valuable flower, it has narrow and long leaves. This species has large flowers that have rounded petals. The brightest representative of this species is Queen Victoria. It has purple leaves and crimson flowers, looks very beautiful and spectacular.

Also beautiful is a firefly species, it has very rich and bright hues and can create up to 1.5 meters when creating favorable conditions.

Known and popular is the species hunter. It is based on a variety of different hybrids, which differ in both color and character of growth.

• Lobelia syphilitic - less effective in appearance, but more unpretentious when grown. It normally tolerates winters, and also this species has a wide range of colors: from violet to pink, there are also former specimens. This variety can be used in mixborders. The plant received its name because of what was used to treat this disease;
• Lobelia blood red is the most rare and beautiful plant. This species prefers wetlands. It is a perennial and of all kinds the most resistant to various diseases. For the production of a healthy and beautiful plant, the use of fertile soils is necessary, under such conditions it can grow to 1.2-1.4 meters in height. Usually the flowers are brightly scarlet, it is because of them that it got its name. Very rarely there can be pink and even white flowers.

Choose your lobelia and enjoy its beauty!