Blushing Princess® Lobularia Plant

Blushing Princess® Lobularia Plants produce dazzling clusters of fragrant, white star-shaped flowers with lavender overtones and purple eyes that cover the plant. It's tiny narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season. It is tolerant of both hot and cold temperatures and performs like a full-fledged queen, regardless of her princessy name! Doesn't need deadheading or trimming. Blushing Princess attracts bees and butterflies!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
• - Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent leggy growth

Pruning and Training:

• - Trim back by about one-third if plants become leggy in midsummer
• - Deadheading is generally not necessary as plants are self-cleaning

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers
• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun for best flowering
• - Can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Can tolerate light frost but not prolonged freezing temperatures
• - May struggle in extreme heat; provide afternoon shade in hot climates

Companion Plants for Lobularia:

• - Petunias: These popular annuals provide complementary colors and a slightly taller growth habit
• - Geraniums: Their upright growth contrasts nicely with the low-growing Lobularia
• - Lobelia: Another low-growing plant that offers contrasting blue or purple flowers
• - Verbena: These plants offer a similar growth habit with a variety of flower colors
• - Dianthus: Their compact growth and colorful blooms complement Lobularia nicely

Proven Winners® Blushing Princess® Lobularia hybrid 'INLBUBLUPR' USPP 24,516, Can 4,779