Plants > Perennials

lobelia [Crimson Princess]

Lobelia × speciosa Crimson Princess ('Gencrim'^PBR) (Princess Series)

Genus: Lobelia
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

A compact perennial, to 55cm tall, with upright stems bearing narrow, oval green leaves and terminal racemes of deep crimson flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, reliably-moist soil such as a bog garden in full sun or partial shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch; can be short-lived

Pruning

Cut down faded flower spikes in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to crown rot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years