A hybrid with maroon stems and leaves and velvety deep red flowers from mid to late summer. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lobelia ‘Dark Crusader’
A hybrid with maroon stems and leaves and velvety deep red flowers from mid to late summer.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Lobelia  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Dark Crusader'  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 90cm  | 
		
| Family | Campanulaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 30cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | July, August  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten  | 
		
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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