Regatta White Lobelia

Regatta White is a trailing Lobelia erinus with white flowers and a mounded habit. PanAmerican Seed lists this selection for early spring and spring, with plants 6–8 inches high and 10–12 inches wide; it notes that Regatta flowers earlier than other trailing varieties and cascades over baskets and containers. [PanAmerican Seed Regatta White](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/039301242005863/lobelia-regatta-white/) ## Flowering and placement The profuse white blooms brighten hanging baskets, larger containers, color bowls and border edges. The gently trailing stems can spill over a planter while the central mound fills the top. ## Growing conditions The breeder lists partial sun and an early-spring-to-spring bloom season. As with other Lobelia erinus, the plant generally performs best in cooler weather. Grow it in moist, well-drained soil; Illinois Extension notes that lobelia may stop flowering in heat and recommends watering and shearing after the first flush to encourage continued summer bloom. [Illinois Extension: Lobelia](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/lobelia) ## Maintenance Check containers often so the root zone does not dry out. Trim back faded stems after flowering and continue regular watering while the plant is actively growing.