Lobelia (cardinalis) Queen Victoria (pellets)

Growing Instructions

• Sow in late winter to spring for flowering in the same year or in spring to late summer.
• Sow in spring to late summer (May to July) to over winter frost free for blooms the following year.
• Must be surface sown on moistened seed grade compost, just gently pressed in. Do not exclude light which is needed for germination.
• Minimum soil temperature for germination of around 20°C (71°F).
• Use a propagator or seal in a polythene bag until after germination. Make sure that the compost is kept moist but not wet. Germination in less than 2 weeks
• Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on.
• Final growing position ideally needs to be in rich moist soil, preferably sheltered in part shade.  This variety will not thrive in full sun or dry conditions.