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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'
cardinal flower
Stunning spikes of scarlet, five-petalled flowers rise up in late summer among beautiful, beetroot-coloured foliage. This gorgeous cardinal flower brings...
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Plant description
Stunning spikes of scarlet, five-petalled flowers rise up in late summer among beautiful, beetroot-coloured foliage. This gorgeous cardinal flower brings a splash of vibrant colour to the garden just as many perennials are fading. It is excellent for filling gaps left by early-flowering perennials in a mixed or herbaceous border and suits a planting scheme based on 'hot' colours.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Lobelia cardinalis Queen Victoria:
Once established, divide large clumps of plants every second year in spring. Protect the crown of the plant during winter with a thick, dry mulch, such as straw if above the waterline. This moisture-loving plant can also be grown at the edges of a pond, and will tolerate water levels up to 15cm be grown at the edges of a pond, and will tolerate water levels up to 7cm (3"), or in reliably moist soil in beds and borders. Please see our border pot range here.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
