Lobtrawi
Application submittedLobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Variety traits
Abundance and duration of flowering — Lobelia erinus
Lobelia erinus L.
The abundance of Lobelia erinus flowering is determined by the density of flower coverage on the plant, which depends on the branching intensity, while the flowering duration spans a period of up to 20–24 weeks, limited by heat stress or frost.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Edging lobelia, where this is mentioned in the description.
For Lobelia erinus, the abundance of flowering is a descriptive trait where the foliage is almost completely hidden beneath a dense cover of flowers. High inflorescence density is genetically linked to the plant's degree of branching: the more actively lateral shoots are formed, the higher the potential ornamental value of the plant. Visually, abundance is assessed during breeding trials, as there are no established strict quantitative units for this metric.
The flowering duration of the crop is typically 20–24 weeks, beginning 70–80 days after sowing. Optimal flowering is maintained under stable substrate moisture and moderate nitrogen nutrition. Excessive application of organic fertilizers or unfavorable weather conditions may shorten this period. To stimulate a second wave of flowering, pruning of spent shoots to a height of 4–5 cm from the soil surface is recommended.
General information about the subject — on the page Abundance and duration of flowering.
Varieties of Edging lobelia mentioned in the description
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