Lobelia cardinalis Queen Victoria

Description

A spectacular plant which well deserves the Award of Garden Merit given to it by the RHS. Throughout summer spikes of bright red flowers are borne from a clump of red-purple leaves (which continue up the stem). It forms a clump and is a real talking point. It prefers moist soil and can be grown in the margins of ponds.

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially with protection from the hardest frosts. If grown in pots it is recommended to place in a sheltered position for the winter.

Supplied in a 9cm square pot.

More Details:

Family: Campanulaceae 
Syn: Lobelia × milleri ‘Queen Victoria’, Lobelia splendens Queen Victoria, Lobelia fulgens Queen Victoria
Common Name: Cardinal Flower, Scarlet Lobelia, Bog Sage,
Native: Nursery created
Height x Spread: 90cm x 30cm (36″ x 12″)
Soil Type: Most including marginal planting in ponds etc
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect: Sunny
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: July, August, September
Flower Colour: Bright Red
Foliage Colour: Red Purple (Beetroot colour)
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit