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Starship Deep Rose Lobelia
Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'
Pronunciation: low-BEE-lee-uh spee-see-OH-suh
SKU #31755
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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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Mid Summer through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Phlox (Phlox); Speedwell (Veronica); Lupine (Lupinus); Viola (Viola) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid Summer through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Phlox (Phlox); Speedwell (Veronica); Lupine (Lupinus); Viola (Viola) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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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.
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.