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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

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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.

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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