LOBELIA SEEDS
Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia x cardinalis, Lobelia fulgens, Lobelia x speciosa
Electric red summer blooms - One of the best nectar sourcesfor hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies - Easy to grow
in full sun, part sun or filtered shade
PR02477 CARDINAL FLOWER
Lobelia Seeds
Lobelia cardinalis
These upright growing, 2-4 foot tall perennials produce spikes of brilliant flame red 1.5 inch flowers in late summer. Hummingbirds love them beyond compare. A bog plant in nature, it needs moist, rich soil. Prefers part or filtered shade where summers are hot. Self-sows. Winter hardy to zone 3.
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PR08223 QUEEN VICTORIA
Lobelia Seeds
Lobelia x cardinalis (Lobelia fulgens)
Upright 3-4 foot plants with bright scarlet flowers, set against mahogany-red foliage, bloom in late summer and fall. They are superb in containers, and are a regal addition to borders. Hummingbirds love them! Winter hardy to zone 7, possibly zone 6, and since they bloom the first year they can be grown as an annual everywhere when started early.
PR09542 COMPLIMENT MIX
Lobelia Seeds
Lobelia x speciosa
A brilliant mixture of blue, light pink, rose, scarlet, purple and deep red shades. The long dense flower spikes are long-lasting cut, staying fresh more than a week in a vase. Prefers moist soil, sun or part shade. Grows to 2.5 feet tall and is winter hardy to zone 6.
How to Plant LOBELIA Seeds Sow seeds in cell packs or peat pots, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 75° F., germination is usually within 4-5 weeks. If not, put container inside a zip-lock bag and refrigerate for 4 weeks. Then return to 75° F. until germination occurs.
Comments: Full sun in cool climates, part sun in most areas, filtered shade in hottest climates. Ample water, rich soil. Tolerates average soil and boggy conditions. Probably the brightest red wildflower, hummingbirds love it, especially ruby-throated hummingbirds. The nectar-rich flowers also attract Swallowtail, Sulphur and a host of other butterflies. Combines beautifully with Soulmate and Milkmaid butterfly weeds, Boltonia, Chelone, Hibiscus, Liatris and Obedience Plant. Cut flowers Look great in the vase with Goldenrods and New York Asters. Resists deer and rabbits.
