Cardinal Flower 'Starship Deep Rose'
Perfect for moist locations, Lobelia x speciosa ‘Starship Deep Rose’ (Cardinal Flower) is a compact clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strictly upright black stems boasting long spires of two-lipped, deep rose pink flowers in midsummer to early fall. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, the eye-catching blossoms are borne atop a contrasting foliage of elongated dark green leaves. Adding vertical interest to the landscape, Starship Deep Rose is noted for its earlier flowering and better branching. Cardinal Flowers are excellent border plants for damp or wet locations.
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Lobelia |
| Common names | Lobelia, Cardinal Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Lobelia |
| Common names | Lobelia, Cardinal Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Lobelia x speciosa ‘Starship Deep Rose’ (Cardinal Flower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lobelia x speciosa ‘Starship Deep Rose’ (Cardinal Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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