I sowed it thickly - one packet in a 12x24. then took chunks of the whole plant and starting soil and stuck it on top of my garden beds. Worked great!
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Lobelia erinus
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Lobelia Seeds - Blue Carpet
Excellent for border plantings and containers, our Compact Blue Lobelia is just as the name describes, an award-winning variety with large, vivid flowers. Upright and densely branched, they bloom profusely and seem to cover the greenery beneath them!
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| Amount | Avg Seed Count | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Packet | 4,500 | Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
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Overall rating: 3.1 / 5 from 15 reviews.
I sowed it thickly - one packet in a 12x24. then took chunks of the whole plant and starting soil and stuck it on top of my garden beds. Worked great!
Biscuitbee 5/5 Verified
I planted it and while it was growing I trained it to the front and now I have a gorgeous drape of flowers down my garden wall. Hardy and beautiful. Everyone who sees it says how pretty it looks.
Kc 5/5 Verified
I started my seeds inside 2 1/2 months ago and they are coming in great.
Gwentanna E. 5/5 Verified
We planted Lobiela seeds outdoors about a month ago. The seeds should grow up to 6 inches, ours look like weeds and are up to 1 1/2 feet now. We also planted 30+ Russel Lupine seeds, only 3 seeds grew and are about 1 inch now. We also planted Peonie bulbs which appear to be growing fine. We are not happy overall.
George K. 2/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello George! Thanks so much for your review of the Blue Carpet Lobelia! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter and for sharing your experience. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and services and will certainly take your findings into account. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist and ensure of success. Thank you again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!
Planted as instructed, absolute disappointment. For the price after adding shipping and handling -- what a waste.
Kathy 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Kathy. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We sincerely appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we are sorry for the disappointment! Your feedback is incredibly helpful as we work to improve both our products and planting guidance. We previously reached out by email, with a resolution offer, but we want to be sure you have every opportunity to connect with us. If you'd like to follow up, our team is available Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm ET at 855-440-2929 or anytime by email at service@edenbrothers.sbs. We’d be happy to assist you further!
Planted in 2 planters. One had a some growth that last a couple weeks the other had only 3-4 blue blooms.
Gary D. 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Gary D. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and planting instructions. Lobelia, especially varieties like Blue Carpet, prefers cooler growing conditions and can struggle when planted in later in the season. They also have fine, delicate roots that are sensitive to fluctuations in water and heat, so late planting during warm weather often leads to short-lived growth and limited blooms. For best results in warmer areas, it’s ideal to start lobelia in early spring or grow it in a cooler, partially shaded spot for summer. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
I planted only 1/2 my seeds the first time and didn’t get any plants. The second time I planted the rest, I got a few plants, but as carefully as I tended them, they all died.
Amy L. 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello, Amy Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!
I love how these came out! I started the seeds inside. I had a makeshift grow shelf. The seeds started sprouting within a week. After another two weeks I transplanted them outside. It’s recommended to harden them off…. I didn’t… bust they spread and grew so quickly! Within a month I had my first blooms and they have just gotten more and more prolific! Highly recommended!
Christopher H. 5/5 Verified
There were no viable seeds in the packet. Looked like a few pieces of dirt- tried it anyway- nothing happened. Very disappointed
Barbara 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Barbara! Thank you for your review of the Blue Carpet Lobelia Seeds from Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing these concerns and results to our attention. We value your feedback so we have the opportunity to continually improve our products and services alike. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to come to a means of resolution. Again, thanks for your time and sharing your experience with us!
Germinated quickly, pretty green growth so far. Purchased again for more!
Jsorg 5/5 Verified
I bought three small packets and got a tiny amount of dust particles. Impossible to plant these without a magnifying glass. My hand planter even with the smallest hole taped to a tiny pin hole couldn't release these evenly.
Mark 2/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello, Mark Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!
My garden has never been easy but your seeds this year have flourished thank you so very much. McCloud California
Delyte G. 4/5 Verified
Many of these germinated but then never took off. Was pretty disappointing to see.
Dave 2/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello, Dave Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We appreciate your feedback as continuing to work with our gardeners around the country allows us to actively update our products and processes. We are delighted to hear that you’ve requested a store credit and will resume gardening with us! Feel free to reach back out with any other questions or concerns.
Zone 5b (IA). I started these from seed a little too early indoors but they are doing amazing! They’ve gotten massive and the tiny blue flowers are beautiful and prolific. Will absolutely be planting way more next year!
Haley H. 5/5 Verified
I planted in April. Maybe too late for 9b. Sad germination but the few that did are not thriving very well
Melissa P. 2/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello, Melissa! Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!