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Plant of the Week
Lobelia
| Scientific name | Lobelia erinus |
| Common name | Lobelia |
| Type | Annuals |
| Variety | Annual |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 1 - 8b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Under 1' |
| Spread | Under 1' |
A low growing perennial generally grown as an annual. Grown in full sun to shade, does better in the cooler weather and often goes out of bloom when it gets hot. Look for heat tolerant cultivars. Cut back after first bloom, fertilize and water to maintain flowering in the summer.
Recent Question from Gardeners
Question
Hibiscus, When to Prune
I have 2 hibiscus, I need to know when to cut them down to bloom in the spring I bring then in for the winter and they bloomed all winter I cut them back and here it is end of aug and they are just starting to bloom.
Answer
Hibiscus can handle heavy pruning so anytime of year will work. If you want them to bloom in the spring I would do the heaviest pruning in the late fall. In spring start the hibiscus on a regular fertilizing schedule to encourage the new growth and flowers. Thanks for the gardening question!
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