One of our favourite lobelia for it's attention-demanding presence, sturdy habit, and gorgeous large red flowers! Very popular for hummingbrids. Lobelia tupa thrive in moist soils or regular soils in the shade, but not dry areas.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Height: 120cm, 47"

Location: Shade or part sun

Seeds per pack: 10

Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.

Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Do not bury the seeds as they require light to germinate. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.