This flower is elegant and dreamy, easy to grow and quick to fill a pot, so even beginners can turn a balcony into a sea of flowers

Today's recommendation

Every flower lover wants their plants to bloom so profusely they fill the pot. Today I'm recommending a small flower that is super easy to grow into a full pot: "Lobelia." One plant per pot is enough to fill it with blooms, turning the whole pot into a big ball of flowers, with flowers visible and leaves hidden. The elegant, dreamy blue flowers look like butterflies dancing, as if a group of blue elves, full of spirit, so beautiful they seem to fly.

Rich flower colors

Herbaceous flowers win by their quantity of blooms, and lobelia is one of the representatives, worthy of being called a pot-filling wonder. Truly, one seed can fill a pot, beautiful and moving, giving you a full sense of achievement. The little lobelia usually sold is "pelleted seed," with a coating of pelleting material around the seed, which helps with sowing. A single pelleted seed often contains multiple seeds, so what grows out will be a small clump of seedlings.

Trailing lobelia

Lobelia is not only beautiful in flower, but also very easy to care for, making it very suitable for beginners. Whether in pots or sown by yourself, it is especially easy. Now is a good time for sowing. Generally, spring sowing is from March to April, with flowers in autumn. If sown in autumn, it blooms in spring. The flowering period lasts for several months, blooming splendidly, and it obediently repays sunshine, rain, and care many times over. It is an excellent choice for balcony pots and hanging baskets.

It likes long daylight, so keep it on a balcony or windowsill for care. In the hot summer, pay attention to shading and ventilation, and getting through summer will be no problem. Water by the rule of dry-wet cycles: water when dry, and water thoroughly when you do. When a small branch of a seedling has 8 leaves, it can be pinched: remove the growing tip and keep at least 4 leaves to encourage branching. Repeat two or three times, and it will easily fill the pot. The balcony instantly becomes a sea of flowers, romantic and beautiful.