{"id":9953,"date":"2026-04-12T13:50:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T10:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/?post_type=product&p=9953"},"modified":"2026-08-24T04:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T01:52:18","slug":"lobelia-pendula-saphir-special","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/ar\/product\/lobelia-pendula-saphir-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Lobelia Pendula Saphir Special"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lobelia Pendula Saphir Special Seeds<\/h2>\n

(Trailing Lobelia \u2014 Deep Blue with White Eye)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lobelia erinus pendula is the trailing form of the species native to southern Africa \u2014 a naturally compact, free-flowering annual that has become one of the most widely planted container and basket plants in ornamental horticulture worldwide. The Saphir (Sapphire) variety is the most classic and iconic selection within the trailing lobelia range: a deep blue flower with white eye<\/strong> that is one of the most popular trailing lobelia varieties for hanging baskets.<\/p>\n

Lobelia erinus var. pendula ‘Sapphire’ produces electric-blue flowers with a white eye \u2014 the combination of the intensely saturated cobalt-blue petals and the small, bright white central eye creates a bicolor effect of striking visual impact. The blue of Saphir Special is one of the truest, most saturated blues available in annual bedding plants \u2014 a quality that makes it invaluable in container displays where a genuine, vivid blue is needed.<\/p>\n

The trailing habit of Lobelia pendula makes it a natural “spiller” in the classic container design framework. Stems cascade freely downward from baskets<\/strong>, window boxes<\/strong>, pots<\/strong>, and railing planters<\/strong>, producing a dense curtain of tiny flowers<\/strong> that cover the foliage completely during peak season. The plant is naturally branching and self-filling, requiring no pinching to achieve a full, generous trailing display.<\/p>\n

Saphir produces a rich, shining blue cascade of flowers over a long period, rarely fading even in bright sunshine \u2014 an easy to grow annual deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period.
\nAn important note for Gulf growers<\/strong>: trailing lobelia puts on its best show when temperatures are cool. When summer’s heat and humidity arrive, flowering declines significantly \u2014 but with pruning and relief from heat, plants may return for an autumn encore. In the Gulf, this makes lobelia an excellent October\u2013April container plant, with peak performance from November through March. Plants that are cut back by half in mid-spring may rest through the hottest months and return to flowering as temperatures cool again in autumn.<\/p>\n

Variety Details<\/h3>\n
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  • Variety: Saphir Special (Sapphire)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Species: Lobelia erinus pendula<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Family: Campanulaceae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower color: Deep electric blue with bright white eye<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower form: Small 5-lobed tubular flowers, 1\u20131.5 cm across<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Trailing length: 20\u201325 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Height: 15\u201320 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Spread: 25\u201330 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Habit: Trailing, cascading, freely branching<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Germination: 10\u201321 days at 18\u201324\u00b0C with light<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Days to flower: 10\u201312 weeks from sowing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Features<\/h3>\n
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    • Classic trailing lobelia \u2014 one of the most beloved basket and container plants globally.<\/li>\n
    • Vivid deep electric-blue flowers with contrasting white eye \u2014 intense jewel-like color.<\/li>\n
    • Free-flowering and self-filling habit \u2014 dense cascading display with no pinching needed.<\/li>\n
    • Flowers rarely fade in bright sunshine \u2014 long-lasting color through the season.<\/li>\n
    • Excellent in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, and railing planters.<\/li>\n
    • Attracts butterflies and small pollinators.<\/li>\n
    • Cool-season performer \u2014 ideal for Gulf autumn through spring.<\/li>\n
    • Easy to grow from seed with consistent moisture and warmth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Information<\/h3>\n
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      • Plant type: Tender annual (perennial in zones 9\u201311)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Sun: Full sun to partial shade \u2014 partial shade preferred in hot climates<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil or container mix<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Water: Keep consistently moist at all times \u2014 lobelia dislikes drying out<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Spacing: 10\u201315 cm apart; plant in clumps of 3\u20135 seedlings per position for best effect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Seed Germination<\/h3>\n
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        • Seed depth: Surface sow \u2014 press lightly into soil; do NOT cover; light required for germination<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Germination time: 10\u201321 days at 18\u201324\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Ideal germination temperature: 18\u201324\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Lobelia seeds are very small \u2014 sowing thinly is important.<\/li>\n
        • Mix seeds with fine sand to aid even distribution.<\/li>\n
        • Surface sow on moist, fine, well-drained seed-starting mix.<\/li>\n
        • Press very lightly without covering. Keep consistently moist throughout germination. Maintain at 18\u201324\u00b0C.<\/li>\n
        • Water from below where possible to minimize risk of damping off.<\/li>\n
        • Germination takes 10\u201321 days.<\/li>\n
        • Once seedlings emerge, they are very small and delicate for the first few weeks. Keep moist and in good light. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant in small clumps of 3\u20135 seedlings rather than individually \u2014 this gives a fuller, denser planting from the outset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Growing Tips<\/h3>\n
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          • Lobelia pendula Saphir Special is an easy and rewarding trailing annual when its key requirement \u2014 consistent moisture \u2014 is met. Allow the soil or growing medium to dry even slightly, and plants will stop flowering and may not recover quickly.<\/li>\n
          • Start seeds 8\u201310 weeks before desired planting date.<\/li>\n
          • Surface sow with no covering, maintain moist conditions at 18\u201324\u00b0C. Pot on small clumps of seedlings into individual pots as they develop. Harden off gradually before moving to final outdoor containers.<\/li>\n
          • Plant in well-drained, moisture-retentive container mix in full sun to partial shade.<\/li>\n
          • In the Gulf, a position receiving morning sun and afternoon shade protection will maintain flowering performance longer and help plants survive the transition into warmer weather.<\/li>\n
          • Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer \u2014 once flowering is established, switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer to maximize bloom production.<\/li>\n
          • Keep plants consistently moist \u2014 in containers this typically means daily watering in warm conditions.
            \nIf flowering diminishes mid-season due to heat, cut plants back by half, reduce watering temporarily, and new growth and flowering will typically resume as temperatures cool.<\/li>\n
          • In Gulf conditions, lobelia performs as a cool-season container annual. Sow in August\u2013September, transplant in October\u2013November and enjoy peak flowering from November through March. As temperatures rise above 28\u00b0C in April, flowering will slow.<\/li>\n
          • Plants may be cut back and kept for an autumn repeat or replaced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Gulf Planting Season<\/h3>\n
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            • Best sowing time in the Gulf: August\u2013September (indoors)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Transplanting: October\u2013November<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Expected flowering: November\u2013March (peak cool-season performance)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Note<\/strong><\/span>: Flowering declines as temperatures rise above 28\u00b0C in spring. Cut plants back by half and reduce watering to encourage possible autumn re-flowering when temperatures cool. Plant in morning sun with afternoon shade protection for extended performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Garden and Container Uses<\/h3>\n
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              • Hanging baskets \u2014 the classic trailing lobelia use<\/li>\n
              • Window boxes and railing planters<\/li>\n
              • Mixed container combinations \u2014 “spiller” role<\/li>\n
              • Patio and balcony pots \u2014 cascading color over edges<\/li>\n
              • Ground cover edging in cool-season beds<\/li>\n
              • Pollinator-friendly \u2014 attracts butterflies and small insects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Lobelia Pendula Saphir Special is one of the most beloved trailing annuals in the world of container gardening \u2014 producing a continuous cascade of vivid deep blue flowers with a bright contrasting white eye on slender<\/strong>, freely branching stems that trail to 20\u201325 cm<\/strong>. A classic and universally recognized choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed containers, Saphir Special delivers an intense, jewel-like blue that few other annuals can match. In Gulf conditions, it performs as an outstanding cool-season container plant, thriving in the mild temperatures of autumn through spring.<\/p>\n

                Packet Size: Contains 250 seeds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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