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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
LOBELIA cardinalis
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Origin: | USA |
| Distinction: | Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from the Royal Horticultural Society. |
| Special Features: | Exquisite flower color. |
| Historical: | Native American Indians used medicinally for cramps and typhoid. |
| Basic Colour: | (red / scarlet / purple) |
| Flower Colour: | bright red |
| Natural Flowering Period: | July - October |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z9
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| Foliage: | glossy green |
| Growth Habit: | erect |
| Height with Flowers: | 90 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 30 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | moist |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant |
| Usage: | suitable for cutting / water or marshplant |
| Portion weight: | 0.02 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.03571 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
28000 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
0.5 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 12 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | open flats / 128 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(4) These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand or talcum for an even sowing. Do not cover with compost, only press them in gently. Irrigate from the bottom or with a hand-sprayer, so that the seeds will not be washed away. (9) These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
late autumn - early spring |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 8 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 10 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
