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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Distribution
Lobelia erinus
trailing lobelia 'Crystal Palace'
Flower Color
Description
A compact annual with small, dark bronze-green foliage and deep blue flowers 2cm across in summer and autumn
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 6.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsGarden edging