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Lobelia Starship Rose

Lobelia x speciosa

  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Showy bushy plants with masses of flowers
  • Ideal for containers or for the center of the border
  • Sturdy, low maintenance

Interesting Notes

Plug crop time (288 tray): Scarlet, 7 to 9 weeks; Deep Rose, 8 to 10 weeks
Transplant to finish: 13 to 17 weeks
  • Earlier flowering; improved branching; low stretch; uniform, controlled habit; and huge flower power assure a better-quality finished plant than the competition.
  • Good Summer crop for landscape programs prefers higher temperatures, humidity and moisture.
  • Good germination and plug yield.
  • Versatile series works well from 5-in./13-cm pots to higher-value 1 and 2-gallon containers.
  • Performs well in both annual and perennial combos.
  • Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Growing and Maintenance Tips for Lobelia

Plant in full to partial sun. Prefers slight moist (not wet) soil. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Additional Information
Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Intro Year: 2016 Color: Pink
Detailed Description for Lobelia

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