Lobelia 
Flora Frost Lobelia Curaçao Dark Violet
| Winter hardness | Not hardy (USDA-zone 9,10,11) |
| Flower color | Purple-medium violet-N081A |
| Soil fertility | No special demands |
| Leaf, general shape | Linear; Lanceolate |
| Flower diameter | 1,5 - 2 cm |
| Plant height | 20 - 30 cm |
| Flower length/hight | 1 - 1,5 cm |
| Inflorescence | Raceme |
| Leaf size | 4 - 5 cm |
| Light conditions | Sunny; Semi-shades |
| Plant, growth type | Erect; Trailing |
| Leaf, main color | Dark green |
| Flower color distribution | With Eye; Bicolored |
| Flower, secondary color(s) | White-white-NN155D |
| Moisture requirements | Moist |
| Soil type | Peaty; Clayish; Sandy clay; Humus rich; Sandy |
The Lobelia Curaçao Dark Violet, also known as Lobelia, is a stunning plant known for its beautiful flowers and dark green leaves. While this plant is not winter hardy in USDA zones 9, 10, and 11, it can thrive in other regions with the right conditions.
The flowers of the Lobelia Curaçao Dark Violet are a vibrant purple-medium violet color, adding a pop of color to any garden or landscape. With a flower diameter of 1.5 to 2 cm, these flowers are small but eye-catching. The inflorescence is in a raceme shape, making the blooms appear in clusters.
The plant itself can grow to a height of 20 to 30 cm, and its growth type can be either erect or trailing, depending on its environment. The leaves are linear and lanceolate in shape, with a dark green color that contrasts beautifully with the flowers. The leaf size is around 4 to 5 cm, providing a nice foliage backdrop for the blooms.
In terms of light conditions, the Lobelia Curaçao Dark Violet thrives in sunny or semi-shady areas. It has no special demands when it comes to soil fertility, making it a low-maintenance plant. It can adapt to various soil types, including peaty, clayish, sandy clay, humus rich, and sandy soils.
This Lobelia variety is bicolored, with white secondary coloration. The flowers have an eye-like pattern, adding an interesting visual element to the plant. The flowers' secondary color is white-white, which creates a lovely contrast with the purple-medium violet petals.
Moisture is crucial for the Lobelia Curaçao Dark Violet's growth. It prefers moist soil, so regular watering is necessary to keep the plant healthy. With proper care and attention, this Lobelia variety can thrive and become a stunning addition to any garden or landscape.
In conclusion, the Lobelia Curaçao Dark Violet is a non-hardy plant with beautiful purple-medium violet flowers and dark green leaves. It can grow erect or trailing and prefers sunny or semi-shady areas. With no special demands for soil fertility and a preference for moist soil, this Lobelia variety can be a low-maintenance yet visually striking choice for any garden or landscape.
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