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Add elegance to your garden with Lobelia 'Fountain White'

Lobelia 'Fountain White' (Lobelia erinus) is a classic annual renowned for its delicate, pure white blooms and trailing habit. This variety is a favourite among UK gardeners for adding a frothy, cascading effect to containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders.

Why Choose 'Fountain White'?

• Prolific Flowering: Produces a continuous flush of small, sparkling white flowers from late spring until the first autumn frosts.
• Visual Impact: The crisp white petals stand out beautifully against rich green foliage, brightening up shady corners and sunny spots alike.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for pots, troughs, window boxes, and as an edging plant in mixed beds.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Pot on plug plants indoors or in a sheltered spot as soon as they arrive. Move outdoors after the last frost (typically late April to May in the UK).
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained compost or garden soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Caring for Your Lobelia

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water regularly during dry spells.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks to encourage lush growth and abundant flowering.
• Pest & Disease: Generally pest-free; watch for slugs on young plants.

Design Tips & Companion Plants

• Lobelia pairs beautifully with trailing petunias, alyssum, or fuchsias in mixed baskets.
• Create bold contrasts by mixing with blue or purple lobelias.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Lobelia 'Fountain White'?
  The best time is after the last frost—typically late April to May in the UK.
• How long does it flower?
  This variety blooms from late spring until the first autumn frosts when regularly deadheaded.
• Where should I plant these plug plants?
  Lobelia thrives in containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders with moist but well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.