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Lobelia speciosa 'Starship™ Rose'

Rose Cardinal Flower (Hybrid Lobelia)

  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Loves the sun
  • Mass planting
  • Beautiful red blossoms
  • Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds, and bees

Purchase options for Rose Cardinal Flower (Hybrid Lobelia)

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$19.00


'Starship Deep Rose' is denser and blooms earlier than most Cardinal Flowers. Deep rose colors flowers surround this plant and put on a show through the summer. This plant has a compact form and a well-branched clump of foliage. Get ready for some visitors as this plant attracts hummingbirds, songbirds, bees, and butterflies. Grow well in containers or in borders or beds. 

Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color
Pink
Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer Bloomer
Late Summer
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing Tips for Lobelia speciosa 'Starship™ Rose'

The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to 'wet feet' but can also tolerate well-drained soils. L. speciosa is more adaptable than other Lobelias to various soil types and moisture levels. If enough moisture is available, it will thrive in the sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It's a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.