Starship Deep Rose Lobelia
Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'
SKU
31755
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.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | low-BEE-lee-uh spee-see-OH-suh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 20 to 24 in. tall, 6 to 8 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid Summer through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Phlox (Phlox); Speedwell (Veronica); Lupine (Lupinus); Viola (Viola) |
Easily 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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