Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'
Scarlet spires towering from purple leaves
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'
- Stunning towers of candy red flowers in Late Summer and Autumn
- RHS Award for Garden Merit Winner
- Provides late colour to take you right into Autumn
- Stunning purple foliage provides an exotic aesthetic
- Perfect for the middle and back of beds and borders
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' can be grown in a 30 cm pot, provided the soil is kept consistently moist, especially above 25°C.
How big does it get?
Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' thrives in consistently moist soil and should be watered generously, aiming for 2 to 3 cm of water per week, especially if temperatures rise above 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' holds an RHS rating of H3, withstanding temperatures down to -5°C, meaning it is hardy in coastal and mild parts of the UK but requires winter protection elsewhere.
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