{"product_id":"fothergills-lobelia-crystal-palace-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Lobelia Crystal Palace Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLobelia erinus\u003c\/i\u003e, a classic and highly regarded bedding variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, growing rapidly to deliver an abundant display of flowers in the same season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStriking Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e Features intense, deep blue flowers that stand out vividly against distinctive dark bronze foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e Grows to a compact and tidy height of 15cm (6in) with a versatile bushy, trailing habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Garden Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly adaptable and perfect for crisp border edging, filling patio containers, or cascading gently from hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives beautifully when positioned in partial shade, maintaining its rich leaf colour and continuous blooms throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDependable Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e A traditional choice that ensures a neat, mounding appearance with minimal maintenance required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds undercover in trays of fine seed compost from late winter to mid-spring, ensuring a warm, well-lit position for successful germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/b\u003e Harden off the young plants gradually before transplanting them outdoors into well-drained soil once all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatering Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain regular watering to keep the compost evenly moist, especially during dry spells and for plants grown in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly during the summer months to encourage a continuous, heavy production of intense blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57651216679295,"sku":"FTG-47068","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/47068_LOBELIA_20Crystal_20Palace.webp?v=1780210457","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-lobelia-crystal-palace-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}