Product Description
Lobelia speciosa 'Fan Scarlet'
Common name: Cardinal Flower, Hybrid Lobelia. Fan Series.
Zones 5 to 9.
Full sun to part shade.
Plants reach 24 inches tall and 14 inches wide;
Herbaceous, clump-forming perennial.
Growth rate: Moderate. Vivid scarlet flowers are borne on dense, strictly upright spikes over compact, bronze foliage that has a vigorous base-branching habit. Members of the Fan Series typically have an earlier bloom time than the species, beginning in midsummer and continuing into fall.
Fleuroselect Gold Medal 1995
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the “Overview” section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.