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Its upright habit and eye-catching appearance make it a superb mid-border plant, and it works beautifully alongside ornamental grasses, astilbes, and other moisture-loving perennials. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as garden-ready plants in 1 litre root-balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReady to plant straight into borders, beds, or containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Bronze Leaf'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Mixed Beds, Waterside Plantings, Containers, Cottage Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Scarlet-Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Bronze-Toned Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best foliage colour and flowering performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrefers moist, fertile soil – avoid allowing the roots to dry out during warm spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for planting near ponds, streams, or in borders where the soil retains moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a mulch around the base of the plants in autumn to help protect the crowns over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDivide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety features distinctive bronze-toned foliage, providing beautiful contrast against the scarlet-red flower spikes throughout the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50202733805788,"sku":"COL-1LTR-LOB-STA-BROX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50202733838556,"sku":"COL-1LTR-LOB-STA-BROX6","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_7e9e40fe-cbbb-4b84-9d52-cade5cd6704d.png?v=1777247744","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-lob-sta-bro","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}