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 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.
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Aquatic / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
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