{"product_id":"col-1ltr-lob-sta-sca","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Lobelia Starship Scarlet Upright Hardy Perennial Plants, Summer Bedding, Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Starship Scarlet Plants, Hardy Perennial Summer Bedding, 1 Litre Root-Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring vibrant scarlet colour to your garden with this striking collection of three Lobelia Starship Scarlet plants. Part of the popular Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces tall, elegant flower spikes densely packed with tubular, rich scarlet-red blooms throughout summer and into early autumn. A fantastic choice for borders, beds, containers and waterside planting, Starship Scarlet adds bold vertical interest and is a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred for improved garden performance, the Starship series offers excellent hardiness and vigour compared to many other perennial lobelia varieties. The upright, clump-forming habit and eye-catching flower spikes make it an ideal companion for mixed herbaceous plantings or as a standout feature in patio containers. These plants are supplied as three established 1 litre root-ball plants, ready to plant out and enjoy.\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 Scarlet Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as 1 Litre Root-Ball Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEstablished and Ready to Plant Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Lobelia Starship Scarlet thrives in reliably moist conditions and benefits from regular watering during dry spells, particularly when grown in containers. Mulch around the base in autumn to help protect the crown over winter. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a longer flowering display. Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\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 x speciosa 'Starship Scarlet'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobelia, Perennial Lobelia, Cardinal Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; 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 Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Beds, Containers, Waterside Planting\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 Rich 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, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; 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 Dark Green to Bronze-Tinted, Lance-Shaped Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Scarlet variety, producing vivid scarlet-red flower spikes. 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