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Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose
Rose Cardinal Flower (Hybrid Lobelia)
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- » Loves the sun
- » Mass planting
- » Beautiful red blossoms
- » Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds, and bees
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:6-10
- Height:20-24 in
- Spread:12-24 in
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
'Starship Deep Rose' is denser and blooms earlier than most Cardinal Flowers. Deep rose colors flowers surround this plant and put on a show through the summer. This plant has a compact form and a well-branched clump of foliage. Get ready for some visitors as this plant attracts hummingbirds, songbirds, bees, and butterflies. Grow well in containers or in borders or beds.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
| • | Supports Bees |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose
The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to 'wet feet' but can also tolerate well-drained soils. L. speciosa is more adaptable than other Lobelias to various soil types and moisture levels. If enough moisture is available, it will thrive in the sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It's a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.