Dark glossy reddish leaves form an attractive clump below scarlet coloured flowers in spring/summer Requires a constant moist soil for best flowering.  A beautiful contrast of foliage and flower.  The new growth is delightful.

Height:

40cm

Width:

30cm

Plants psm:

6

Aspect:	An open full sun position.		Water rating
Soil:	A moisture retentive soil, rich in compost.
Flowers:	Spring to Summer
Tolerances:	Frost & cold Coastal Wind Pollution

Cultivation Notes:
With tall spikes of the most vivid pink, red and purple, lobelias certainly stand out in the garden.  The flat rosettes of glassy green/purple leaves provide the perfect platform from which the tall spikes of colourful flowers emerge.  Each stem is made up of numerous smaller flowers, wrapping around the stem. Grown in the general garden or used in the bog garden lobelias are extremely versatile. 

Aspect & Hardiness: Will tolerate a full sun position if given ample moisture, and will tolerate a drier location in partial shade.
Soil: All prefer a moisture retentive soil, that can be quiet wet during the summer and drier through the winter.
Propagation: We propagate all our lobelias from division in early spring or after flowering.  They are easily divided and cultivated. 
Watering: Keep moist for best flowering, allowing to become drier druing winter.
Feeding: Moderate feeding is recommended in early spring with an organic slow release fertiliser.  
Pruning: Remove old flower heads as they finish. Tidy the old ratty foliage by removing in winter.  The flowers last well in a vase.
Pest & Disease free. We have not found any major problems with lobelias.  You may find snails are attracted to the foliage early in spring.
Planting Companions: Persicaria, Eupatoriums, Heleniums & Gaura.

Our 2cents worth:

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* Once established over a 6-8 week period