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    LOBELIA
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    LOBELIA

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    Genus of about 370 species of annuals, perennials (including some aquatics), and shrubs found in tropical and temperate areas worldwide, especially in North, Central and South America.

    Their habitats range from marshes, wet meadows and riverbanks to woodlad, well-drained hilly and mountainous slopes and deserts.

     

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    • Good to know
      Grown for their brightly coloured flowers.
    • Place of origin
      North, South and Central America
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Annuals, perennials and shrubs
    • 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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    Lobelia - Care Guide

    Varieties
    LOBELIA cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'
    Cardinal flower, Scarlet lobelia
    Beetroot coloured foliage and spikes of vivid red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LOBELIA 'Compton Pink'
    Soft pink flowers with darker centres. Hardy
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LOBELIA laxiflora
    Small tubular red-yellow flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    LOBELIA siphilitica
    Blue cardinal flower
    Clear blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LOBELIA x speciosa 'Hadspen Purple'
    Bright purple flowers on upright stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LOBELIA x speciosa 'Tania'
    Magenta-purple flowers on red stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LOBELIA tupa
    Robust upright perennial from Chile with reddish purple stems and orange-red tubular flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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