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Starship™
Lobelia x speciosa 'Scarlet Bronze Leaf'
Lobelia
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Showy bushy plants with masses of flowers
- Ideal for containers or for the center of the border
- Sturdy, low maintenance
- Category: Perennials
- Breeder: Ball Horticulture
- Hardiness Zone: 6-10
- Height: 20-24 in
- Spread: 6-8 in
- Spacing: 12-14 in
- Bloom Color: Red
| Item | Size | Avail | Your Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5211 | 1G | 0 | $16.99 |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Filler |
| • | Foot Friendly |
| • | House Plant |
| • | Naturalizing |
Habit
| • | Columnar |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Lobelia x speciosa Starship™ 'Scarlet Bronze Leaf'
Plug crop time (288 tray): Scarlet, 7 to 9 weeks; Deep Rose, 8 to 10 weeks
Transplant to finish: 13 to 17 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 & Maintenance Tips for Lobelia x speciosa Starship™ 'Scarlet Bronze Leaf'
Plant in full to partial sun. Prefers slight moist (not wet) soil. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer