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LOBELIA x speciosa 'Tania'
Magenta-purple flowers on red stems
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Often grown as an annual or biennial -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, leaf blotch, crowns can rot in damp, mild conditions -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousBasal rosettes of oval to oblong-obovate, pointed leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
RacemesErect terminal racemes to 35cm (14in) long
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Tubular2-lipped flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming, slightly hairy perennial
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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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 -
Mature Size1m (39in)
50cm (20in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Lobelia - Care Guide