Lobelia spec. 'Starship Scarlet' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lobelia 'Starship Scarlet' (Lobelia x speciosa) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces red flowers from August to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm. The Lobelia 'Starship Scarlet' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Lobelia 'Starship Scarlet' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Lobelia 'Starship Scarlet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Scarlet' forms red flowers from August.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, hanging baskets, ground cover