Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

Lobelia cardinalis is an upright, clump-forming plant with fairly glossy leaves that are tinged with purple, and spires of bright red, two-lipped flowers 5cm in length.This plant is easily propagated by seed or by dividing out the young plants which form around the older mature plants each year. Although a perennial, they can be short lived. 'Queen Victoria' has deep red leaves and bright red flowers.

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  Full sun to partial shade

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  Occasional watering

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  Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

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  Moist and fertile