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Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria is a hybrid of Americas famous wild lobelia with deeper red bloom. Hummingbirds love them. (Lobelia cardinalis)

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Details:

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Size: 36-48" tall, 12-24" wide
Light: Half Sun / Half Shade, Mostly Shade
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
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SKU 100PER
Botanical Name Lobelia fulgens
Common Name Cardinal Flower
Primary Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Burgundy
Foliage Mahogany-red foliage.
Estimated Mature Height 36-48" tall
Ships As Potted Plant
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Bloom Time Mid to late summer
Estimated Mature Spread 12-24" wide
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Mostly Shade
Soil Moisture Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Borders, Showy Flowers
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Description
Cardinal-flowers kindle their spiral flames, and illuminate the dark nooks among the shrubbery.
...Nathanial Hawthorne, The Old Manse

Anyone who's ever taken a hike in midsummer woods anywhere in the east probably knows this stunning plant. Cardinal flowers bloom with tall spikes of lipstick red flowers in August in wet American woodlands all the way from Canada to Louisiana.

Queen Victoria at about 3 feet is a little shorter than the native, and the color is a little deeper velvety red. You'll love these vivid flowers as much as the hummingbirds. Pick a moist spot in sun or partial shade for yours.

Our Master Gardeners Suggest Pairing With:
  • All Annual Wildflower Seed Mix

    All Annual Wildflower Seed Mix

  • Butterfly Garden Seed Packet

    Butterfly Garden Seed Packet

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American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant
 
3.7

(based on 6 reviews)

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  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (1)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Long bloom time (3)
  • Vivid colors (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid gardener (3), Casual hobbyist (3)

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      9/27/2011

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria

      By Barb the Want to be Gardener

      from Stafford, VA

      About Me Casual Hobbyist

      Pros

      • Long Bloom Time
      • Low Maintenance
      • Pest Resistant
      • Reliable Growth
      • Vivid Colors

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Erosion Control
        • Large Areas

        Comments about American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant:

        Beautiful foliage and deep fire engine red blooms!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        9/26/2011

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        NOT RECOMMENDED IN AREAS WITH DEER

        By Anne

        from Raleigh,NC

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Vivid Colors

        Cons

        • Susceptible to Pests

        Best Uses

          Comments about American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant:

          While it didn't look great when it arrived, I planted it quickly and it seemed to get established very well. Then ... the deer ate it and it never recovered! I had bought it because it was listed as "deer resistant" or "deer tend to avoid", so that was disappointing. I gave it 3 stars because it probably would have done great!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Merchant response: We sincerely apologize that our Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria plant did not meet your expectations. There are many variables in gardening but we are committed to your success and stand behind all our products with our 100% guarantee. Please contact us so that we may assist you with a solution. Happy Gardening!

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          9/2/2010
           
          3.0

          Cardinal Flower

          By Dan

          from Bridgeport, CT

          About Me Casual Hobbyist

          Pros

          • Long Bloom Time

          Cons

          • Susceptible to Pests

          Best Uses

            Comments about American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant:

            I ordered two cardinal plants. One was placed in a crowded wild flower garden and did exceptionally well. Tall, long lasting blooms that a hummingbird found and loved - more than the hummer feeder that was right next to it! The other was planted in a cut garden bed 12 feet away in the same sunlight and barely survived pest damage (and was treated with dust). It has just now (late August) started to bloom, but is less than 1/4 the height of the strong plant. Mixed feelings.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            8/15/2010

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Hummingbirds love them

            By AnnB

            from Rockville, MD

            About Me Casual Hobbyist

            Pros

            • Long Bloom Time
            • Low Maintenance
            • Vivid Colors

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant:

                We moved to USA few years ago. We never saw a hummingbird in nature and my kids were not familiar with North American native plants. So I ordered 3 bulbs of Cardinal flower last year. But they did not make it. This spring I got replacement from American Meadows. This time they were in must better condition. They started to bloom in July. Now they are taller than me (I am about 160cm) and hummingbirds come to us everyday.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                6/9/2010

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Love it!

                By SherriP

                from Ambler, PA

                About Me Avid Gardener

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Attractive
                • Hardy
                • Healthy

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Garden

                  Comments about American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant:

                  I have several of these and they're outstanding! I live in zone 6 and keep these in partial shade near a bird bath so the ground there stays moist. The hummingbirds love them!

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  4/27/2010

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  Not a good buy

                  By CP888

                  from Reston, VA

                  About Me Avid Gardener

                  Pros

                    Cons

                    • Deied outDid not survive

                    Best Uses

                    • Not usable

                    Comments about American Meadows Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria - Plant:

                    Plant were dried out and did not survive.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    Merchant response: We apologize that your experience with our Cardinal Flower was not what you expected. We fully guarantee all of our products and we would love to discuss possible solutions to ensure your success. Our Master Gardeners on staff are here to help at your convenience.

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                      All Annual Wildflower Seed Mix

                    • Butterfly Garden Seed Packet

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