{"product_id":"col-1ltr-lob-sta-bur","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Lobelia Starship Burgundy Upright Hardy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Starship Burgundy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring rich, jewel-toned colour to your borders and beds with this set of three Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' plants. Part of the acclaimed Starship series, these upright perennial lobelias produce tall, elegant flower spikes in a stunning deep burgundy shade from midsummer through to autumn. Their striking vertical habit makes them ideal for adding height and drama to mixed plantings, cottage-style borders or container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach plant is supplied as an outdoor garden-ready specimen in a 1 litre root-ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders or pots. The Starship series is bred for improved garden performance, offering robust growth, strong stems and excellent weather tolerance compared to many traditional lobelia varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' perennial plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Burgundy'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Borders, Beds, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Waterside Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Midsummer to Autumn (July–September)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/b\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark Green to Bronze-Tinged Lance-Shaped Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best flowering display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrefers reliably moist, fertile soil enriched with organic matter — avoid dry, parched conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a mulch around the base of plants in spring to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCut back spent flower spikes after flowering to encourage tidiness and potential secondary blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn colder regions, apply a protective winter mulch around the crown of the plant in late autumn.\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\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the burgundy variety, producing rich, deep burgundy flower spikes that pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, ornamental grasses and other late-summer perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50202733871324,"sku":"COL-1LTR-LOB-STA-BURX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50202733904092,"sku":"COL-1LTR-LOB-STA-BURX6","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_86148410-3f83-46b3-930b-3e3e7cc6e60a.png?v=1777247750","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-lob-sta-bur","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}