Saturday, May 14, 2011

Lobelia and Rudbeckia


Lobelia and Rudbeckia
Originally uploaded by pchgorman

I love the various shades of blue in lobelias, the robin's egg blue, the deep sky blue and the midnight blue too.
I often buy a six pack of lobelias to tuck in to containers with other flowers. They grow about 3 inches tall and flow down over the sides in a graceful manner.
Trailing varieties can flow downward up to 18 inches.
You can also find white, pink and lavendar lobelia. A favorite edging variety is Cambridge Blue and for trailing Cascade Mixed.
Lobelia are "half hardy" to 32 degrees (zone 10) and I think of them as an annual.
They spark up containers of mixed flowers like pansies, violets, godetias and nasturtiums.
Do you have some container plants to recommend?

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26 comments:

  1. the wild magnoliaMay 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  2. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love blues and yellow together. Hope you are having a very nice weekend.

    John found out Wed. that his tumor is benign. Thank the Lord for answered prayers.

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  3. GARAGE SALE GALMay 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love how pretty they are together.
    I hope you are having a great weekend.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  4. TannaMay 14, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Those colors are stunning next to each other!

    I have really enjoyed some of the new variety of coleus mixed in containers the past couple of years!

    blessings ~ tanna

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  5. DeniseMay 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I think I will get some of those tomorrow! I need a touch of blue in my yard!

    Have a blessed Sunday!

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  6. Blessed SerendipityMay 14, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I love the combination of these two colors - pretty!

    Danielle

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  7. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    G'morn Terra ~

    Go to this gal's blog on this link & view the video, you'll love it.

    http://521lakestreet-sandy.blogspot.com/2011/05/wonderful-mothers-day-vignette.html

    Have a beautiful Sunday.
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  8. Country Wings in PhoenixMay 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Good Morning Terra Sweetie...
    Oh what a beautiful share. I love this blue coloring, simply elegant and gorgeous. Does it ever pop with that beautiful yellow. I so enjoyed my little stroll in your gardens this morning.

    Have a beautiful Sunday sweetie. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  9. Chatty CroneMay 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I honestly do better looking at flowers then planting them.

    I like the color - robin's egg blue.

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  10. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Those are so pretty!! Love the blue and yellow!

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  11. AnnesphamilyMay 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Beautiful! I still have no garden due to the weather! Lovely green weeds though! SO much rain it is too soggy to do anything! Enjoy the week! Anne

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  12. CarlaMay 15, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    LOVE these colors. Never thought of putting them together.

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesMay 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    This is a beautiful blue and yellow combination. I wish the lobelia could survive my hot summers.

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  14. ElenaMay 16, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Ooooooh what a gorgeous color combination! Will need to find those. And thank you so very much for your comment!

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  15. BumbleVeeMay 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I like to put a geranium or two in my BIG pots... they grow well and give a lot of colour and life to the whole thing.
    "Million bells"..not sure of the proper name..... ah....I love those...and there are several different colours... last year I had a lovely peachy colour in my blue pots.... they looked wonderful.

    And I discovered a cute plant...called Limelight.... it was as suggested by its name, a lovely lime colour... profuse and great ground cover as well adding a whole new dimension to my pots...

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  16. KimberlyMay 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Blue and yellow are some of my favorite together. Very lovely!

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  17. Terra May 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Hi All. Bumblevee, I discovered Million Bells 2 years ago and they are gorgeous, I agree. I have grown the peach colored too. I like any flower that has Bell in its name or looks bell-like. Someday I would like to find the Balloon flower, which my mom grew.

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  18. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I have a serious weakness for lobelia. I always buy too much.

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  19. xinexMay 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Love the 2 colors of your beautiful flowers together, Terra...Christine

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  20. myletterstoemilyMay 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    i adore the blue of lobelia, but it is just
    too hot in our climate. i will just have
    to enjoy your lovely pairing of blue and
    yellow!

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  21. ~*~ saskia ~*~May 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I love love love this picture, Terra! Gorgeous combo.
    Just threw your notes in the big giveaway hat, fingers crossed for you! Have a sweet evening xxxxx

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  22. MelindaMay 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Hi-- Wanted to thank you for joining the fun at Dreaming.
    Come by again soon. It's great to meet new friends.

    I grow all of my pretties in containers to our clay soil.
    Our garden does well but most flowers don't.

    Have a great Friday!

    Melinda

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  23. Mary SaylerMay 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I like juxtaposition in poetry and in flower beds too :) Colors and thoughts we were once told would clash can pop things in the garden and in a poem, making something blah really come to life.

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  24. Toyin O.May 21, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely, thanks for sharing.

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  25. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageMay 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I wish I had your green thumb! Working on my garden little by little! Have a fun weekend gardening!

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  26. ZuzanaMay 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    What a beautiful colour combination.;)) Lovely flowers indeed.
    Thank you so much for stopping by my place and for your kind comment,
    xoxo

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