Unlike tall red cardinal flowers, members of the Fan® Series are much more compact and densely branched from the base of the clump. Some sources report that they are tetraploids, which would explain the robust growth and larger fan-shaped flowers. This selection produces magenta flowers on strong spikes from midsummer to early fall.
It forms a dense pillar of bronze stems carrying green to bronze green, pointed oval leaves. In our trials, as the summer progressed the foliage became flushed with purple.
Lobelia is an excellent border plant for moist locations and is a hummingbird magnet. It also attracts butterflies and swallowtails.
Height:
16.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to 'wet feet' but can also tolerate well-drained soils. L. speciosa is more adaptable than other Lobelias to various soil types and moisture levels. If enough moisture is available, it will thrive in the sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It's a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1997
Height:
16.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to 'wet feet' but can also tolerate well-drained soils. L. speciosa is more adaptable than other Lobelias to various soil types and moisture levels. If enough moisture is available, it will thrive in the sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It's a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1997
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