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LOBELIA laxiflora
Small tubular red-yellow flowers
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs, leaf scorch -
Place of origin
Mexico, Central America -
DeciduousLinear-lance-shaped to elliptic, finely toothed, light green leaves to 8cm (3in) long with long, sharp points
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Tubular
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, hairy, sub-shrubby perennial with arching, red-tinted stems. Produces semi-pendent, 2-lipped flowers 4cm (1½in) long from the upper leaf axils
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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) -
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
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
90cm (36in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
