Lobelia 'Mrs Humbert'

About

Lobelia 'Mrs Humbert' is a named cultivar in the genus Lobelia (family Campanulaceae) and is grown for its summer flowering. As a Lobelia, it shares the genus’s two-lipped, tubular flower form and alternate simple leaves. Plants in this group occur across tropical to warm-temperate regions. The main display runs from June to September.

About the genus

Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae comprising 444 species, with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions. They are known generally as lobelias.

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In the garden

Lobelia 'Mrs Humbert' sits within the large genus Lobelia, part of the Campanulaceae family. Members of this genus show a wide range of growth habits but typically bear two-lipped, tubular flowers and simple alternate leaves; the genus is found mainly in tropical to warm-temperate parts of the world. This cultivar is selected for its seasonal flowering habit and is used where a summer bloom period is wanted. When working with any Lobelia cultivar, check the plant label for its specific habit and lifespan before planting, since species in the genus include annuals, perennials and tender types. Many gardeners position lobelias where their summer display can be seen — for instance as part of summer bedding, in containers, or at the front of mixed borders. Maintenance approaches should follow the plant’s label: follow potting and feeding guidance for container specimens and match planting location to the material’s described hardiness. Expect the primary flowering period of Lobelia 'Mrs Humbert' to be June to September, which defines the most active seasonal use for this cultivar.

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