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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

cardinal flower

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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

cardinal flower

9cm pot
£9.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£22.99 £7.66 each
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6 × 9cm pots
£39.99 £6.67 each
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2 litre pot
£18.99
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3 × 2 litre pots
£47.99 £16.00 each
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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moderately fertile, moist soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: August to October
Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)

Stunning spikes of scarlet, five-petalled flowers rise up in late summer among beautiful, beetroot-coloured foliage. This gorgeous cardinal flower brings a splash of vibrant colour to the garden just as many perennials are fading. It is excellent for filling gaps left by early-flowering perennials in a mixed or herbaceous border and suits a planting scheme based on 'hot' colours.

Garden care:

Plant potted Lobelia cardinalis in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade, keeping the soil consistently damp, offering protection against slugs and snails.

Once established, divide large clumps of plants every second year in spring. Protect the crown of the plant during winter with a thick, dry mulch, such as straw.

This moisture-loving plant can also be grown at the edges of a pond, and will tolerate water levels up to 7cm (3in) but best purchased in aquatic pots (or potted up with aquatic soil). Please see our aquatic pot range here.