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.
Additional information
| 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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