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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' (Cardinal flower 'Queen Victoria')

Upright spikes of red leaves, topped with scarlet flowers. This plant loves rich, damp or even wet soil. A perennial, but can be short lived. to 80cm. Hardy.

At a glance

Common Name
Cardinal flower 'Queen Victoria'
Type
Hardy perennial
Height
60cm to 90cm
Colour
Red
Spread Rate
Moderate
Flowering
Mid Summer
Soil Type
Wet, Moist, Normal
Aspect
Part-shade, Sun
Awards
RHS AGM Award

Sue's Notes about Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' (Cardinal flower 'Queen Victoria')

A really striking plant for a damp border. It is very attractive to slugs though, so ward them off with a ring of sharp grit and ground eggshells.

 
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