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LOBELIA laxiflora

Small tubular red-yellow flowers
  • Deciduous
    Linear-lance-shaped to elliptic, finely toothed, light green leaves to 8cm (3in) long with long, sharp points
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Rhizomatous perennial
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Spreading, hairy, sub-shrubby perennial with arching, red-tinted stems. Produces semi-pendent, 2-lipped flowers 4cm (1½in) long from the upper leaf axils
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun

LOBELIA laxiflora

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, leaf scorch
    Place of origin
    Mexico, Central America
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    Skin irritant
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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60cm (24in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (36in)
 

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