Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) — Clump forming, Trailing, Matforming, Bushy

Overview

Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) is a clump forming, trailing, matforming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lobelia, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, patio and container plants and garden edging.

About

Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Lobelia genus, known for its clump-forming, bushy habit. This deciduous plant produces prominent two-lipped flowers in light blue, contributing to its ornamental appeal during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to various garden settings such as cottage gardens, flower borders, city gardens, and containers.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lobelia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Trailing, Matforming, Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Garden edging

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series)

Propagation: Seed sown at 13-18ºC in late winter, Division in spring
Pest resistance: Susceptible to slugs
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series)?

Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) need?

Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) hardy in the UK?

Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Light Blue ('Tec Heplib') (Techno Series)?

Seed sown at 13-18ºC in late winter, Division in spring.

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