Starship ‘Scarlet Bronze’ Cardinal Flower
Lobelia x speciosa ‘Scarlet Bronze’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-10b  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Perennial
Height at Maturity:Â 20-24″
Width at Maturity:Â 8-12″
Spacing:Â 12″ mass plantings;Â 3′ or more for space between plants
Spacing:Â 12″ mass plantings;Â 3′ or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright Columnar
Growth Rate:Â Fast
Flower Color:Â Intense Scarlet Red
Flower Size:Â 2″Â
Flowering Period:Â Summer through Fall!
Flower Type:Â Single
Fragrant Flowers:Â Â No
Foliage Color:Â Green and Bronze
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Berries:Â Â No
Berry Color:Â No
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Needs:Â Â Average
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amend quick draining soil for moisture retention), SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Moisture Retentive But Well Drained
Soil pH:Â 6.0 – 7.5 (Moderately Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention, Butterflies, Hummingbirds. Beneficial Pollinators
Resistances:Â Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Rabbit
Description
The most bronze-leaved and floriferous of Lobelia we’ve grown, the Starship Bronze Scarlet Cardinal Flower features tall spikes of intense scarlet red flowers all summer and fall above the darkest bronze foliage we’ve seen. The hummingbirds and butterflies won’t have any trouble finding the flowers and will thank you for planting this one. A wonderful, easy to grow native that prefers moisture retentive soil and full sun to part shade. Plant it near patios, garden ponds and other outdoor sitting or living spaces where the brilliant flowers and hummingbirds feeding can be enjoyed from close up.
Landscape & Garden Uses
The Starship Bronze Scarlet Cardinal Flower is perfect for planting in sunny to partially shaded sites with a moisture retentive but well draining soil, such as near ponds, streams, lakes and other sites. A fine addition to the edges of bog gardens, perennial gardens, cottage gardens, and red theme gardens.
Growing Preferences
Lobelia isn’t too fussy about soil but grows best in a consistently moist soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Too much shade and flowering will be diminished. In full sun it will need adequate moisture. At least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day is suggested for best flowering. Plant with the top of the root ball even with ground level. Care and maintenance are minimal. Feed in spring with an organic plant food.Â
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