Lobelia Starship™ Deep Rose

LODR Cardinal Flower

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Warp Speed Flowering
The fuchsia-pink flowers of Lobelia Starship Deep Rose bloom earlier than classic Lobelia. Upright, ebony spikes produce starry flowers from mid-summer to fall and feature green, lance-shaped foliage. While they will tolerate more sun in moist, well-drained soil, some shade is beneficial in drier locations. From the Starship™ series, they attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are ideal for rain gardens, around ponds, by streams, and in other marshy areas. Pair well with ferns or Heuchera.

Minus icon Plant Type Perennials

Minus icon Height Medium 20-24"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 18" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Minus icon Growing Zones 6-10

Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay

Minus icon Water Needs High

Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Botanical Name

Lobelia speciosa 'Starship™ Deep Rose'

Lobelia General Information

Lobelia are perfect for the spot in your garden that just stays too wet for most plants. Spires of colorful hood-like flowers open from bottom to top. Will naturalize along ditches and streams. Butterflies like them too.

Lobelia Plant Care

Prefers fertile, evenly moist soil. Can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. Allow to self sow. Winter over with stems on. Can be pinched back before flowering to produce more compact plants. May benefit from light winter mulch north of zone 6.

Minus icon All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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