Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus ‘Techno® White’ Common Name: Annual Lobelia Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates Size: 6–10" Tall × 12–16" Spread Growth Habit: Dense, Mounding to Lightly Trailing Habit Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best Performance in Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade) Soil: Well-Drained, Moisture-Retentive Soil Water Needs: Moderate; Prefers Consistent Moisture Bloom Season: Spring through Early Summer (Extends Longer in Mild Weather) Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Flowering Features: Crisp Pure-White Blooms, Dense Flower Coverage, Uniform Habit, Excellent Early-Season Performance Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Borders, Cool-Season Color

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More About Lobelia ‘Techno® White’

Lobelia ‘Techno® White’ produces clean, bright white flowers that create a fresh, high-contrast look in spring containers and mixed plantings. The blooms are densely packed across the plant, forming a solid block of color rather than a scattered effect.

As part of the Techno® series, this variety was bred for uniform growth, strong branching, and dependable flowering, making it a reliable choice for polished, professional-looking displays.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Techno® White’ has performed exceptionally well in cool-season conditions, establishing quickly and blooming heavily early in the season. With consistent moisture, it maintains a tidy, balanced habit and continues flowering longer than many standard white lobelias.

We especially appreciate its versatility. The crisp white color pairs effortlessly with blues, purples, pinks, yellows, and silver foliage, making it an ideal companion plant in both simple and complex container recipes.

Techno® White vs. Other Lobelia Varieties

Techno® White plays a supporting role in the garden, valued for its ability to brighten and balance mixed plantings. While it shares the same uniform habit and bloom timing as Techno® Dark Blue, its crisp white flowers serve a completely different visual purpose. It softens bold combinations and adds clarity where blues and purples might feel heavy.

Compared to Rift varieties, Techno White is tighter and less expressive, favoring structure over flow. Against Hot® Purple and Rift Purple, it acts as a visual counterweight rather than a focal point. From a gardener’s perspective, Techno White is essential for polishing designs, making every other Lobelia variety look more intentional and refined.