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Plant of the Week
Lobelia
| Scientific name | Lobelia erinus |
| Common name | Lobelia |
| Type | Annuals |
| Variety | Annual |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 1 - 8b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Under 1' |
| Spread | Under 1' |
A low growing perennial generally grown as an annual. Grown in full sun to shade, does better in the cooler weather and often goes out of bloom when it gets hot. Look for heat tolerant cultivars. Cut back after first bloom, fertilize and water to maintain flowering in the summer.
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Training Hibiscus
Can a firball hibiscus be trained to grow up a trellis?
Answer
Yes, most hard woods can be trained to be on a trellis or as an espalier as long as the plant is young and the limbs are flexible. You will need to select the stems you want to keep and secure them to the trellis or form of your choice. Each year direct the new growth where you want it to grow, removing the growth that does not fit the form. This is the short and sweet of it of course. With enough time the only thing holding you back is your imagination.
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