Early Springs™ Lobelia

Early Springs™ Dark Blue
‘KLELE12472’ PP25,289
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Lavender Pink
‘KLELE12474’
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Magenta
‘Balspringma’
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Sky Blue
‘KLELE12471’ PP24,311
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ White
‘KLELE12473’ PP25,182
(Flowering Only License)

Early Springs™ Lobelia

Early Springs is a series of highly uniform plants.
Try mixing colors for a great-looking monoculture basket.
Compact habit allows for pot-tight production with minimal PGRs and easy shipping.
Can be grown cool for energy savings, but performs beautifully in heat.
Just one plant fills a quart or gallon container.

General Information

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- Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
  
  Spread: 8-14" (20-36cm)
  
  Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
  
  Rooting Hormone: Optional
  
  Average Days with Mist: 6-9
  
  Pinch: Optional
  
  Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5
  
  Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
  
  Comments: Hormone will improve rooting. Pinch 18-21 days after sticking to improve branching.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
  
  Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
  
  Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)
  
  Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)
  
  Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
  
  No. of Pinches: 1-2
  
  Plant Growth Regulators (S) = spray / (D) = drench: Generally not needed.
  
  Pests: Aphids, thrips
  
  Diseases: Botrytis
  
  Comments: Transplant 24-28 days after stick, and optional pinch again 10-14 days after transplant. 4-in. (10-cm) size may skip second pinch. Keep on dry side.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts : 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
  
  6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1 ppp, 9-11 weeks
  
  10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Download Culture

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Videos
- Tech Talk - Early Springs Lobelia
  
  1:45

Varieties

Early Springs™ Dark Blue

Early Springs™ Lavender Pink

Early Springs™ Magenta

Early Springs™ Sky Blue

Early Springs™ White