Lobelia cardinalis 'Russian Princess'

Upright spikes of red leaves, topped with fuchsia pink flowers. A rather lovely variant on the more familiar 'Queen Victoria' form. Loves damp, or even wet ground. Hardy. To 80cm.

At a glance

Common Name

Cardinal flower 'Russian Princess'

Type

Hardy perennial

Height

60cm to 90cm

Colour

Pink

Spread Rate

Moderate

Flowering

Mid Summer

Soil Type

Wet, Moist, Normal

Aspect

Part-shade, Sun

Pollination

Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes about Lobelia cardinalis 'Russian Princess' (Cardinal flower 'Russian Princess')

A stunning plant in a damp border - its big downside is that it is attractive to slugs, so protect by whatever means you prefer.

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