(20-24”tall x 12-24” wide) With deep rose colored blooms, strong branching, and a vigorous but well-behaved habit, ‘Starship Deep Rose’ Cardinal Flower, also known as Lobelia, improves on the things we love about our native red Cardinal Flower, and then tops them all with an earlier summer flowering period. Hummingbirds and pollinators adore the brightly colored flowers of this moisture-loving perennial. ‘Starship Deep Rose’ Cardinal Flower is a terrific choice for the edge of a water feature. Plant Cardinal Flowers in a full sun to part-sun location in average-to rich soils that retain moisture. ‘Starship Deep Rose’ Cardinal Flower blooms earlier than most Lobelias, and thus allows the gardener to extend the color season slightly.
More InformationSKU | AM017974 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Starship Deep Rose Cardinal Flower |
Botanical Name | Lobelia speciosa Starship Deep Rose |
Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Pink |
Mature Height | 20-24" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to early fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Upright stiff bronze-green leafy stalks with finely toothed lance shaped leaves. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Great For Mass Plantings |
Additional Information | Plant near ponds, bogs or well draining wet areas. Deadheading may encourage more blooms. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |