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Lobelia speciosa ‘Vulcan Red’


Hybrid Lobelia

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.328.390


The perennial Lobelias have upright spikes of large flowers, not at all like the more familiar trailing types grown in hanging baskets. They are terrific plants for the boggy garden, adapting well to ‘wet feet', but growing equally well under average conditions. This selection has a full, well-branched, uniform habit, bearing cardinal red flowers, on strong stems, mid summer through mid fall, against its deep-purple foliage. Excellent for using as a specimen or massing in the border, containers or tubs. Nice for cutting. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

Further details for
Lobelia speciosa ‘Vulcan Red’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   60-80 cm
   23-31 inches
Spread
   25-35 cm
   10-14 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Lobelia speciosa ‘Vulcan Red’


Hybrid Lobelia

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.328.390


The perennial Lobelias have upright spikes of large flowers, not at all like the more familiar trailing types grown in hanging baskets. They are terrific plants for the boggy garden, adapting well to ‘wet feet', but growing equally well under average conditions. This selection has a full, well-branched, uniform habit, bearing cardinal red flowers, on strong stems, mid summer through mid fall, against its deep-purple foliage. Excellent for using as a specimen or massing in the border, containers or tubs. Nice for cutting. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

Further details for
Lobelia speciosa ‘Vulcan Red’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   60-80 cm
   23-31 inches
Spread
   25-35 cm
   10-14 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium