Starship™ Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower (Lobelia)
Perennial
- Bright red flower spikes paired with rich bronze-colored foliage.
- Perfect for boggy areas or wet soils.
- Pollinator magnet, adored by hummingbirds!
- Zones 6-10, sun/part sun, 28" tall x 22" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Cardinal Flower, Hybrid Lobelia
Zone: 6 – 10
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 22-28″ X 16-22″
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green, Brown
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer, early fall
Features: Wet soils, rain gardens, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant
Uses: Rock gardens, container gardening, edging, rock garden, small spaces, bog plant, border plant, mass planting, pollinator gardens
How to Grow
Light: Performs best in full to part sun.
Water: Medium to moist.
Spacing: 12 – 24 Inches
Fertilizing: Spring is the best time to fertilize the plants if necessary. Lightly apply an all-purpose garden fertilizer.
Winterizing: Mulch is recommended. If desired, cut back the plant in spring to help protects roots in winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to enhance the overall appearance and promote reblooming.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.