A clump-forming perennial with red-purple stems and light grey-green leaves, brick red to orange-red flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July to October. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lobelia tupa
A clump-forming perennial with red-purple stems and light grey-green leaves, brick red to orange-red flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Lobelia  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | tupa  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, orange  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 2m  | 
		
| Family | Campanulaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 90cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | grey, green  | 
		
| Flowers From | July, October  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost 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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