Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower

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The Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower adds bright color to a summertime landscape. This Lobelia speciosa has sturdy upright stems with a reddish hue and lovely pinkish-red blooms. The long-blooming flowers put on a dazzling display all summer. Dark green foliage fills the lower portion of the tall stems, giving the plant a dense appearance. Feature this clump-forming plant in borders, beds, or containers. The compact form is excellent for adding height and will lightly spread by self-seeding with time. This beauty is deer and rabbit resistant but supports pollinators. The Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower grows in zones 6 through 10. Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower Care Plant the sun-loving Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight. The soil should be fertile and moist but still allow drainage. This plant likes consistent moisture, but does not tolerate soggy conditions. Fertilize every two weeks using a balanced plant food. Prune leggy plants by mid-summer. Trim growth to ground level in the fall or sooner if you dont want the plant to self-seed. Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower Spacing The Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower is a tall perennial that reaches 20 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Space plants 12 to 14 inches apart to create a dense mass planting.