Lobelia speciosa ‘Starship Scarlet’
Blooming Time
Exposure
‘Starship Scarlet’ lobelia is out of this world with its spectacular show of glowing red flowers, massed upon stately dark red stems, complemented handsomely by dark green leaves with hints of bronzy red. Its narrow column-like habit is great for placement in small spaces, where it will attract pollinators into mid-fall. It is also excellent for a splash of color in a shady spot and is effective in containers.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Red
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Has a spectacular show of glowing red flowers, massed upon stately dark red stems, complemented handsomely by dark green leaves with hints of bronzy red.
Landscape Value
Its narrow column-like habit is great for placement in small spaces, where it will attract pollinators into mid-fall.
Care
Watering:
'Starship Scarlet' Cardinal Flower requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Starship Scarlet' Cardinal Flower is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Starship Scarlet' Cardinal Flower should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.