| Botanical Name: |
Lobelia x speciosa 'Russian Princess' |
| Form: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Sun Exposure: |
Full Sun |
| Height/Habit: |
3 - 4' |
| Spread: |
1 - 2' |
| Spacing: |
1 - 2' |
| Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
| Foliage Type: |
Leaves tinged red, stems usually have a bronze cast. |
| Flower Form: |
Tall strong spikes. |
| Flower Color: |
Pinkish red |
| Flowering Date: |
Midsummer to fall. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Because of height, sheltered position out of the wind is best. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Loamy soil with ample moisture and nutrients. |
| Growth Rate: |
Vigorous |
| Unique Characteristics: |
Leaves and stems have a nice red and bronze coloration. Blooms have a luminous color. It is a tetraploid (double the chromosomes) & thus has large flowers, thick stiffly erect stems, thick leaf blades & developed fibrous roots. |
| Pruning: |
Cut stems to the ground. |
| Additional Information: |
This hybrid was developed in Ottawa, Canada by Wray Bowden. |
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