Lobelia cardinalis - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
The Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces red flowers arranged in panicles from July to September. Its egg-shaped leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Cardinal flower is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lobelia fulgens.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cardinal flower are dark green, ovoid.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Cardinal flower has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Cardinal flower sets beautiful accents together with: Garden loosestrife, marsh forget-me-not, sword-leaved rush.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Lobelia cardinalis forms red flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge, stream, pond, perennial bed