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<i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> 'Queen Victoria'
<i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> 'Queen Victoria'
<i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> 'Queen Victoria'
<i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> 'Queen Victoria'
<i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> 'Queen Victoria'
<i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> 'Queen Victoria'

Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

cardinal flower

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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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A summer spike of brilliant-red, three-lobed flowers above almost-black leaves smoulders in hot sun - use with tropical moisture lovers like cannas and hedychiums Val Bourne - Garden Writer

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

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

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. This moisture-loving plant can also be grown at the edges of a pond, and will tolerate water levels up to 7cm (3") but best purchased in aquatic pots (or potted up with aquatic soil). Please see our aquatic pot range here.

Please note:

This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant

GOES WELL WITH

How to overwinter tender perennials

Tender perennials, such as pelargoniums, fuchsias, osteospermums and marguerites look great all summer, but unless they are given protection from the harsh winter weather, they will need to be replaced each spring. If you can do this, they will last for y

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