Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

How important is watering?

The greatest attention should be paid to the water balance of these flowers. They have a high water requirement and are greedy for the cool water, especially when they are in bloom in summer. The water is superficially important for a lush bloom.

If the plants are too dry, you can tell by the withered, dried up leaves, for example. Always water when the top layer of soil has dried - preferably in the morning and if necessary. a second time in the afternoon on hot days. But be careful not to cause waterlogging. This causes discomfort to the lobelia.

What role does fertilization play?

That too Fertilize is crucial for abundant bloom.

• Lobelia in the pot: fertilize every 1 to 2 weeks
• Correctly dose liquid fertilizer
• significant nutrients: nitrogen and phosphorus
• It is best to add fertilizer to the irrigation water
• fertilize from March to August
• alternative to liquid fertilizer Horn meal use

Can a pruning be dispensed with?

Lobelia do not need pruning. Only the withered flowers should be removed towards the end of July. To do this, a handHedge trimmer(€ 77.00 at Amazon *) be used. Otherwise, these old flowers only mean unnecessary ballast for this plant. After the cut, new shoots will emerge, which will bloom soon and until autumn.

Should you overwinter the lobelia?

Unfortunately that is lobelia in this country only one year. The reason: she is not hardy. Even overwintering is not worthwhile for most species. Therefore, the lobelia should be torn out and composted in October. You can purchase new copies next year.

Those species that are perennial can overwintered will. You should be in the fall cut down and put in a cool place between 5 and 10 ° C. Even in winter they need to be poured lightly. From May perennial lobelia can be put out again.