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Lobelia speciosa Dark Crusader

Lobelia x speciosa Dark Crusader
Garden Lobelia, Cardinal Flower

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The Lobelia speciosa Dark Crusader, with beautiful bright purple-red flowers.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Vigorous variety with dark green foliage on top, reddish on the underside. Flowers of a bright purple-red color, halfway between those of 'Tania' and 'Russian Princess'. A very beautiful variety.

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Lobelia

Species

x speciosa

Cultivar

Dark Crusader

Family

Campanulaceae

Other common names

Garden Lobelia, Cardinal Flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference93951

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Planting and care

The only drawback with hybrids is that they can sometimes be short-lived; the stumps hollow out and rot. The best way to make them last is to divide the stumps every 2 to 3 years, preferably in the spring. Once regenerated, they will be your companions for life. Deciduous, the foliage completely disappears in winter.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich and well-draining

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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