Snow Princess® Lobularia Plant

Snow Princess® Lobularia Plants produce gobs of snowball clusters of honey-scented flowers from early spring clear through the first frost. Its exuberant growth will spill liberally from baskets and large planters and will perform admirably as a "look at me" ground cover. 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® Snow Princess® Lobularia hybrid 'Inlbusnopr' USPP 21,594, Can 4,189