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When do you ship Queen Victoria Lobelia?
Shipping begins the week of March 21st, 2022 Learn More… Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria is a hybrid of Americas famous wild lobelia with deeper red bloom and dark burgundy foliage. Hummingbirds love them. (Lobelia cardinalis or Lobelia fulgens)
What is the difference between Queen Victoria and Lobelia?
'Queen Victoria' differs from the species in its vigor, tremendous flower output, and leaf color. Brilliant red flower spikes stand tall above the reddish-bronze foliage from late summer thru fall. Lobelia is an excellent border plant for moist locations and is a hummingbird magnet.
Is the Lobelia plant worth growing?
The leaves alone are worth growing the plant for and the bright red flower spikes are very striking too. The sap of this plant (as with all Lobelia) can irritate sensetive skins.
What is Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria?
Cardinal Flower Queen Victoria is a hybrid of Americas famous wild lobelia with deeper red bloom and dark burgundy foliage.
Where do cardinal flowers grow in Missouri?
Lobelia cardinalis, commonly called cardinal flower is a Missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps and in low wooded areas. A somewhat short-lived, clump-forming perennial which features erect, terminal spikes (racemes) of large, cardinal red flowers on unbranched, alternate-leafed stalks rising typically to a height of 2-3' (infrequently to 4'). Tubular flowers are 2-lipped, with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip. Finely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves (to 4" long). Late summer bloom period. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, but not cardinals. White and rose colored forms are also known.
Can slugs damage lobelia?
No serious insect or disease problems. Snails and slugs may damage the foliage. Some hybrid lobelias have not performed well at the Kemper Center in St. Louis for reasons that at this point are unclear. Foliage contains alkaloids which are very toxic to humans if ingested.
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The perennial Lobelias have upright spikes of large flowers, not at all like the more familiar trailing types grown in hanging baskets. They are terrific plants for the boggy garden, adapting well to ‘wet feet', but growing equally well under average conditions.
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The perennial Lobelias have upright spikes of large flowers, not at all like the more familiar trailing types grown in hanging baskets. They are terrific plants for the boggy garden, adapting well to ‘wet feet', but growing equally well under average conditions.
What is the common name for Queen Victoria?
Other common names lobelia 'Queen Victoria'. Synonyms Lobelia × milleri 'Queen Victoria'. Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'. Family Campanulaceae. Genus Lobelia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy 2-lipped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or panicles.
Is Lobelia a perennial?
Lobelia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy 2-lipped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or panicles
What do moths lay on lobelia?
Several moth and butterfly species lay their eggs on lobelia species, including cardinal flower. Once eggs hatch, pupae and caterpillars can be found on the small leaves, which in turn feed new-born and juvenile birds. Lobelia cardinalis is often used in constructed wetlands where water filtration as well as aesthetics are important, ...
Where to plant cardinal flowers in ponds?
In the wild, they are most often found along the banks of rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands where their roots can constantly access water.
What is the flower that hummingbirds like?
With its bright scarlet petals, tubular flower shape, and sweet nectar, cardinal flower is a favorite of hummingbirds, but is also readily visited and pollinated by butterflies and moths (such as the hawk moth) with longer proboscises that are able to access to nectar. Reader favorites from Pond Informer. Report this Ad.
Can animals eat lobelia?
Most wild animals know to not eat toxic plants, but the same cannot always be said of kids or domesticated animals. If you suspect that critters getting into lobelia may be an issue, avoid planting members of this genus altogether.
Can you plant lobelia cardinalis in standing water?
If planted in standing water, you may want to dig up any lobelia cardinalis plants and transfer them to either outdoor pots above water or bring them inside, as freezing water may damage the basal rosettes and negatively impact growth the following year.
Where to grow blue lobelia in Seabrook?
Will try it this summer in semi shade moist area under live oaks and also in sunnier garden with giant blue lobelia
What is the color of Queen Victoria's flower?
My perennial plant has green foliage. The flower is red as pictured for Queen Victoria and a favorite of hummingbirds. It survives in regular garden soil with dry periods during summer, full sun, zone 5. I also have annual cardinal plants that I allow to reseed as food for hummers.
Is L. cardinalis hardy?
It may be that it's just not very long-lived, unless divided often, as well. The species L. cardinalis, is quite hardy, at least those ecotypes from cold -winter areas are. So the listing is really more for the species, not the cultivar. It is not hardy here in northern UT (unless protected). It seems especially prone to being damaged after the snow melts and hard freezes hit it at this time, so leave it protected till it's near the frost-free date (a few weeks before or so should be OK).
Is Z6A a cultivar of L. cardinalis?
However, in Boston (Z6a) I've never seen it survive the winter. It is not a cultivar of L. cardinalis. It's a hybrid between L. cardinalis and the tender species L. fulgens (native to Mexico and Central America).
