tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post1925940089668206835..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: L is for LobeliaJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-85299608797009598922013-04-27T18:41:58.082-07:002013-04-27T18:41:58.082-07:00I have two different Lobelia that I purchased, one...I have two different Lobelia that I purchased, one Cardinal Lobelia and one Queen Victoria. I found a few Lobelia in my garden...the Blue Lobelia L. siphilitica-- and it is coming back strong.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-5196400052360373212013-04-26T01:35:03.547-07:002013-04-26T01:35:03.547-07:00They are all simply stunning! Definitely worth try...They are all simply stunning! Definitely worth trying out.<br />~Sheryl @ Flowery ProseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-24105281546781483892013-04-22T15:28:55.313-07:002013-04-22T15:28:55.313-07:00So glad you discovered these. I used to have them...So glad you discovered these. I used to have them in my old shade garden, despite the dry conditions under giant fir they did quite well. I'm always and forever buying plants at nurseries that push the envelope (and frequently I have no idea about). I justify it by saying that's how I learn.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-17373839342840276212013-04-22T09:33:32.652-07:002013-04-22T09:33:32.652-07:00In our last house we built a large raised pond in ...In our last house we built a large raised pond in the 'exotic garden' and grew a gorgeous fiery red Lobelia cardinalis which flourished in the pond margins. I did try Lobelia tupa with its brick red flowers but it never did very well. That lovely Lobelia syphilitica would be much more fitting in my current garden. <br />PaulMr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-85542092195595669652013-04-21T20:47:01.640-07:002013-04-21T20:47:01.640-07:00Hi Jennifer, I 've never seen all these differ...Hi Jennifer, I 've never seen all these different species of lobelia. The common ones here are groundcovers, very pretty but as you say, needing water, so I never bothered. I think it's worth trying out new possibilities, because plants are like young children, they are not always predictable, and can't read the labels so they don't always know how they are expected to behave!Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-32297780681895223312013-04-21T13:36:12.788-07:002013-04-21T13:36:12.788-07:00Just absolutely beautiful Jennifer! Loved them all...Just absolutely beautiful Jennifer! Loved them all!Rosemary Aubuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131260177543328683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-76468045853763406622013-04-21T07:55:01.644-07:002013-04-21T07:55:01.644-07:00I think you did the right thing in picking the lob...I think you did the right thing in picking the lobelia siphilitica - to me it is the prettiest of the bunch. I've had limited success with all the lobelias I have tried, but I refuse to give up. I won't spend money on them anymore, but I am now trying them from seed. It's more likely to fail but it will be a cheaper failure!Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-87160691747475337212013-04-21T05:08:06.960-07:002013-04-21T05:08:06.960-07:00I have to say I'm a "jumper" when it...I have to say I'm a "jumper" when it comes to new plants. I always hope that my enthusiasm will make up for any challenges the plant will face in my garden (most of the time I am wrong) but still, I persist... Showcasing this flower the way you have in your photos has made it irresistible and I'll be looking for it when I visit the nurseries next month :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-75338068274288784202013-04-21T04:18:39.425-07:002013-04-21T04:18:39.425-07:00Jennifer Lobelia is a fav of mine now will consi...Jennifer Lobelia is a fav of mine now will consider Cardinal flower....... Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126209675266816687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-27068547232080955182013-04-21T02:17:30.776-07:002013-04-21T02:17:30.776-07:00I hope it will be money well spent for you! :-)I hope it will be money well spent for you! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-34275221903709033412013-04-20T19:47:49.450-07:002013-04-20T19:47:49.450-07:00Blue Lobelia and Cardinal Flower grow wild here, a...Blue Lobelia and Cardinal Flower grow wild here, and they are short-lived plants with minds of their own! I just let them seed around and enjoy them wherever they show up.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-90955695081856415702013-04-20T14:20:28.216-07:002013-04-20T14:20:28.216-07:00Jennifer - these Lobelia are very tempting. I mulc...Jennifer - these Lobelia are very tempting. I mulch my flower beds but I know they get dry. Would Lobelia survive? I might take a chance and try some. All those different colours!! Wish we gardeners had better luck at the lotteries or the casino - so much I'd like to buy :)Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-18008629451931693702013-04-20T14:13:20.928-07:002013-04-20T14:13:20.928-07:00I have lobelia 'Ruby Slippers' in regular ...I have lobelia 'Ruby Slippers' in regular garden soil, not too damp, not too dry. It is a gorgeous wine purple velvet color. And lobelia cardinalis, the bright red one, does well in another spot -- again I did not worry about wet conditions. They are short lived plants, but in my garden they don't seem too fussy about conditions. I don't have them in dry spots, but they do well in normal garden bed soil.Laurriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657951570419825095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-26819951819525702022013-04-20T12:26:43.456-07:002013-04-20T12:26:43.456-07:00I definitely push with some success...love my nati...I definitely push with some success...love my native lobelias. They grow in areas that are moist all spring and seem to do fine even in summer with drier conditions as long as they get enough spring moisture.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-46714473980768000122013-04-20T06:58:51.106-07:002013-04-20T06:58:51.106-07:00Pretty! I have never tried to grow this flower, b...Pretty! I have never tried to grow this flower, but may have to give it a try. I tend to try new things, pushing the envelope a bit. And, I will sometimes even try them more than once - or even more than twice!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-80542506987837353312013-04-20T06:03:36.865-07:002013-04-20T06:03:36.865-07:00Love the purple blue spires of this lobelia. I fin...Love the purple blue spires of this lobelia. I find the red too harsh for my garden, so will have to look for this variety.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-18111554343214853472013-04-20T05:29:59.351-07:002013-04-20T05:29:59.351-07:00Try Kangaroo Paws for the "K". I bought ...Try Kangaroo Paws for the "K". I bought two last weekend, so I can't speak to their longivity. I'm like you.......scared to spend $10 a pot on something that might not make it in our zone. I live in Louisiana, Zone 8.<br />Granna Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266971063095386309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-37018459806768310832013-04-20T01:00:59.552-07:002013-04-20T01:00:59.552-07:00I have never had much success with Lobelia - my ga...I have never had much success with Lobelia - my garden is too full of slugs who seem to enjoy them. Like most gardeners we are attracted to plants regardless of whether they will do well in our gardens but sometimes it pays off and sometimes you just can't resist. That's why we are gardeners our love of plants is sometimes our downfall.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-85085157639130633632013-04-19T21:43:32.271-07:002013-04-19T21:43:32.271-07:00I grew a red lobelia last year in my pond but it w...I grew a red lobelia last year in my pond but it was in too much shade. My attempts at growing l. siphlitica were disastrous but it's my fault - too much shade and not enough water. But I may try again this summer. Your posts always inspire to try again with the plants I've killed. I currently have 2 pots of variegated Jacob's Ladder on my patio. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-20811461963135377662013-04-19T18:40:29.085-07:002013-04-19T18:40:29.085-07:00I have some Cardinal flower - L. cardinalis - the ...I have some Cardinal flower - L. cardinalis - the straight species. It is a little fussy, wants a lot of moisture and some sun. However, it has unparalleled color, a clear and intense red. I've grown L. syphilitica as well, and it has mostly disappeared even though it is supposed to be more adaptable than Cardinal flower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-73578298534506482052013-04-19T14:10:23.536-07:002013-04-19T14:10:23.536-07:00The blue lobelia is an absolute gem. I do hope you...The blue lobelia is an absolute gem. I do hope yours grows.<br /><br />I've never tried growing it as our garden tends to be dry and sunny but after reading this I'm sorely tempted.<br /><br />A lovely post.xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-76273546069548242822013-04-19T12:48:34.952-07:002013-04-19T12:48:34.952-07:00Oh...this is a wonderful plant, such beautiful blu...Oh...this is a wonderful plant, such beautiful blue flowers. Unfortunately I know that they wouldn't like it here as it is much too hot and dry. I do however sometimes push my zonal limits, occassionally to some success.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-36822256089402619202013-04-19T12:47:51.932-07:002013-04-19T12:47:51.932-07:00These are lobelia's I have never seen before ~...These are lobelia's I have never seen before ~ I only know of the ones usually found in baskets and I love them. My budget is limited as well and I agree that it makes me less likely to take a chance on a plant too. Your new blog photo above is so beautiful :) I adore pansies.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294624848003071390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-7537019988788116542013-04-19T12:36:35.004-07:002013-04-19T12:36:35.004-07:00I think it's more then worth to give this beau...I think it's more then worth to give this beauty's a try in your garden. I always do. Maybe sometimes it is wasted money but most of the time they do very well. Last year I planted Alstroemeria's I was warned they should not survey our winters. And they did not indeed. But they gave me a lot of pleasure and beautiful blooms during a long summer season.<br />Have a wonderful weekend Jennifer.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-82651859306001242832013-04-19T12:30:47.372-07:002013-04-19T12:30:47.372-07:00Take a chance on a beautiful flower - those certai...Take a chance on a beautiful flower - those certainly are beautiful!<br />Love your Header photo, too!<br />Have a wonderful week-end!<br />Lea<br />Lea's MenagerieLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.com