Magadi™ Basket Dark Blue Lobelia

Magadi™ Basket Dark Blue is the exact lobelia selection KLELE12095, listed with plant patent number PP25526. Its semi-trailing growth and blue blooms suit hanging baskets, pots and combinations; Selecta reports a 6–10 inch height, 12–14 inch spread, partial-sun exposure and very good heat tolerance. ## Identity and Form The [Selecta North America product profile](https://www.selectanorthamerica.com/Trixi/SeriesInfo/?phid=039305137022008) identifies Magadi Basket Dark Blue and distinguishes it from the Dark Purple and White selections. It describes a vigorous, floriferous plant with many small flowers, a semi-trailing habit and early flowering relative to the series. The listed 12–14 inch spread is also the recommended basket width. ## Garden Use Use the cascading stems near a container edge, in a hanging basket or in a mixed planting where the blue flowers can spill around taller plants. The page recommends partial sun. The broader Lobelia erinus profile from [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lobelia-erinus/) describes moist, well-drained soil, consistent watering and spring bloom; it also notes that lobelia often performs best in cooler weather, so heat tolerance does not remove the need to protect it from drying. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist while the plant is actively growing, especially in baskets, which dry faster than garden beds. Provide good drainage and avoid leaving roots waterlogged. Remove spent stems or lightly shear when the plant becomes untidy, then continue watering through active growth.