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Lobelia cardinalis Queen Victoria

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Lobelia cardinalis Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower, Cardinal Lobelia,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Clumping, Upright

Description:

Beautiful clumping perennial with stunning scarlet red flower spikes that sit above green foliage during Summer. Great for cottage themed gardens, containers and planting around ponds. Fantastic cut flower. Grows approx. 90-120cm tall x 45-60cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Lobeliaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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