Variety traits

Trailing habit — Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus L.

This trait is characterized by the formation of long, pendulous or creeping shoots 30–40 cm in length. It defines an ampelous plant habit, intended for cascading landscaping in containers and hanging baskets.

In the reference 16 varieties crop Edging lobelia, where this is mentioned in the description.

In Lobelia erinus, the trailing habit is described as a morphological habit where the plant's shoots are capable of hanging over the edge of a container or creeping along the soil surface. This growth type is characterized by stem lengths in the range of 30 to 40 cm, which allows the cultivar to be classified as ampelous.

The expression of the trait is closely related to cultivation conditions, as a lack of light or excessive nitrogen nutrition provokes over-stretching of the stems, leading to a loss of ornamental value and bare shoots. To maintain the quality of the trailing form, pruning or pinching is applied, which stimulates tillering and promotes the formation of a dense cascading structure.

General information about the subject — on the page Vining habit.

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Varieties of Edging lobelia mentioned in the description

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