Lobelia 'Tupa' - P11

Description
The Chilenischer Teufelstabak (Lobelia tupa) is an upright, evergreen perennial that produces pinkish-red, throat-shaped flowers from July to September. Its broad-lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and spreads to approx. 90 cm.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * evergreen

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Chilenischer Teufelstabak are medium green and broadly lanceolate.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Flower
Lobelia tupa produces lily-of-the-valley-shaped, pink-red flowers from July onwards.

Interesting facts
Lobelia tupa is slightly poisonous.

Use
Containers, group planting, perennial border, medicinal plant