Riviera Blue Eyes Lobelia

Riviera Blue Eyes is a compact, mounded Lobelia erinus with blue flowers. PanAmerican Seed describes the Riviera series as extra early flowering, typically starting about 15 days before standard varieties, and lists this selection for early spring and spring. The breeder’s mature-size figures are 5 inches high by 8 inches wide. [PanAmerican Seed Riviera Blue Eyes](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/039301263000663/lobelia-riviera-blue-eyes/) ## Flowering and placement Its low, tidy shape suits borders, beds, containers and color bowls. Use the small plants where a concentrated blue accent is useful along an edge or in the front of a mixed planter. PanAmerican lists the plant for partial sun. ## Growing conditions Lobelia erinus generally flowers best in cool weather and can slow or stop blooming when temperatures rise. Grow in moist, well-drained soil and provide sun or partial shade. Illinois Extension recommends watering and shearing after the first flush if summer flowering declines. [Illinois Extension: Lobelia](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/lobelia) ## Maintenance Keep the shallow root area evenly moist, especially in pots. Remove tired stems after the initial bloom to encourage fresh growth, and monitor containers during warm spells.