Starship Deep Rose Lobelia

Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'

Pronunciation: low-BEE-lee-uh spee-see-OH-suh
SKU #31755
6-10

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Spires of fan-shaped, deep rose flowers appear over skirts of shiny green foliage midsummer through early fall. An excellent fast-growing, compact choice for containers or gardens with moist soil. Adored by hummingbirds and butterflies. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 20 to 24 in. tall, 6 to 8 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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Bloom TimeMid Summer through Early Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSolomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Phlox (Phlox); Speedwell (Veronica); Lupine (Lupinus); Viola (Viola)
Care InstructionsEasily grown in rich organic soils. Tolerates wet spots. Protect from the harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to conserve moisture and protect the roots. Cut back at end of bloom season. Prune old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
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Bloom TimeMid Summer through Early Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSolomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Phlox (Phlox); Speedwell (Veronica); Lupine (Lupinus); Viola (Viola)
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in rich organic soils. Tolerates wet spots. Protect from the harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to conserve moisture and protect the roots. Cut back at end of bloom season. Prune old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Fertilize when new growth appears in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.