Lobelia

3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Starship Scarlet Plants, Hardy Perennial Summer Bedding, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Bring vibrant scarlet colour to your garden with this striking collection of three Lobelia Starship Scarlet plants. Part of the popular Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces tall, elegant flower spikes densely packed with tubular, rich scarlet-red blooms throughout summer and into early autumn. A fantastic choice for borders, beds, containers and waterside planting, Starship Scarlet adds bold vertical interest and is a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Bred for improved garden performance, the Starship series offers excellent hardiness and vigour compared to many other perennial lobelia varieties. The upright, clump-forming habit and eye-catching flower spikes make it an ideal companion for mixed herbaceous plantings or as a standout feature in patio containers. These plants are supplied as three established 1 litre root-ball plants, ready to plant out and enjoy.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Scarlet Plants


• Supplied as 1 Litre Root-Ball Plants


• Established and Ready to Plant Out

Growing Tips:

Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Lobelia Starship Scarlet thrives in reliably moist conditions and benefits from regular watering during dry spells, particularly when grown in containers. Mulch around the base in autumn to help protect the crown over winter. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a longer flowering display. Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Scarlet'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Perennial Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Beds, Containers, Waterside Planting


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)


• Flower Colour: Rich Scarlet Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Dark Green to Bronze-Tinted, Lance-Shaped Leaves

Notes: This listing is for the Scarlet variety, producing vivid scarlet-red flower spikes. Flower colour may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and light levels.

Lobelia Upright Starship Deep Rose – Hardy Perennial Plants

Bring bold, rich colour to your summer garden with this stunning Lobelia Upright Starship Deep Rose. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this hardy perennial lobelia produces tall, elegant spikes densely packed with vibrant deep rose flowers from summer through to early autumn. The striking upright habit and eye-catching flower colour make it a superb choice for borders, beds, containers and waterside planting.

The Starship series is well regarded for its compact, sturdy growth and exceptional garden performance. Each plant develops strong, upright stems clothed in attractive dark green to bronze-tinted foliage, topped with showy flower spikes that are irresistible to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Deep Rose plants, each supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball, summer garden ready.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Perennial Lobelia


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–60 cm x 25–35 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Beds, Containers, Waterside Planting, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn


• Flower Colour: Deep Rose


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects


• Foliage: Dark Green to Bronze-Tinted Leaves

Planting and Care:

Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade, in moist, fertile and well-drained soil. Lobelia Starship Deep Rose thrives in reliably moist conditions and benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. In colder regions, a protective winter mulch can help insulate the crown. Cut back spent flower stems after flowering to encourage a tidy habit and potential secondary flush of blooms.

Notes: Available in Deep Rose – a rich, warm pink tone that pairs beautifully with blues, purples and silver-foliaged companion plants.

3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Starship Burgundy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Bring rich, jewel-toned colour to your borders and beds with this set of three Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' plants. Part of the acclaimed Starship series, these upright perennial lobelias produce tall, elegant flower spikes in a stunning deep burgundy shade from midsummer through to autumn. Their striking vertical habit makes them ideal for adding height and drama to mixed plantings, cottage-style borders or container displays.

Each plant is supplied as an outdoor garden-ready specimen in a 1 litre root-ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders or pots. The Starship series is bred for improved garden performance, offering robust growth, strong stems and excellent weather tolerance compared to many traditional lobelia varieties.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' perennial plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Burgundy'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Beds, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Waterside Planting


• Flowering Time: Midsummer to Autumn (July–September)


• Flower Colour: Deep Burgundy


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Dark Green to Bronze-Tinged Lance-Shaped Leaves

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best flowering display.


• Prefers reliably moist, fertile soil enriched with organic matter — avoid dry, parched conditions.


• Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season while plants establish.


• Apply a mulch around the base of plants in spring to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.


• Cut back spent flower spikes after flowering to encourage tidiness and potential secondary blooms.


• In colder regions, apply a protective winter mulch around the crown of the plant in late autumn.


• Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Notes: This listing is for the burgundy variety, producing rich, deep burgundy flower spikes that pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, ornamental grasses and other late-summer perennials.

Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf – Hardy Perennial Plants

Bring bold colour and dramatic foliage to your garden with this stunning Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces striking spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers that rise above handsome, deep bronze-toned foliage. The contrast between the rich, dark leaves and the bright flower spikes makes this an outstanding choice for borders, mixed beds, and waterside plantings.

Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf is a vigorous and reliable hardy perennial that returns year after year, providing a long season of colour from summer through to early autumn. Its upright habit and eye-catching appearance make it a superb mid-border plant, and it works beautifully alongside ornamental grasses, astilbes, and other moisture-loving perennials. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf Plants


• Supplied as garden-ready plants in 1 litre root-balls


• Ready to plant straight into borders, beds, or containers

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Bronze Leaf'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Mixed Beds, Waterside Plantings, Containers, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Scarlet-Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deep Bronze-Toned Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best foliage colour and flowering performance.


• Prefers moist, fertile soil – avoid allowing the roots to dry out during warm spells.


• Ideal for planting near ponds, streams, or in borders where the soil retains moisture.


• Apply a mulch around the base of the plants in autumn to help protect the crowns over winter.


• Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Notes: This variety features distinctive bronze-toned foliage, providing beautiful contrast against the scarlet-red flower spikes throughout the flowering season.

Set of 3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Sweet Springs White Flowering Plants, Garden Ready Summer Bedding, 10.5cm Root-Ball

Bring a fresh, clean look to your summer garden with this set of three Lobelia Upright Sweet Springs White plants. Part of the popular Sweet Springs series, this upright lobelia produces an abundance of pristine white flowers from late spring right through to autumn, creating a stunning display in borders, containers, window boxes and patio pots. Supplied as garden-ready 10.5cm root-ball plants, they are well-established and ready to plant out after the last frost.

Sweet Springs White offers a neat, compact and upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for edging pathways, filling gaps in mixed bedding schemes or adding brightness to container arrangements. The delicate white blooms contrast beautifully with bolder summer bedding colours and are a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects.

What's Included:

• 3 x Lobelia Upright Sweet Springs White plants


• Supplied as 10.5cm root-ball, garden-ready plants

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus


• Common Names: Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Bush Lobelia


• Series: Sweet Springs


• Classification: Half-Hardy Annual


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 15–25 cm × 15–20 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Bushy


• Perfect For: Borders, Edging, Containers, Window Boxes, Patio Pots, Mass Planting


• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn


• Flower Colour: White


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil


• Watering: Keep Consistently Moist, Avoid Waterlogging


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinating Insects


• Type: Half-Hardy Annual Bedding Plant


• Foliage: Small, Fresh Green Leaves

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant out after the risk of frost has passed.


• Space plants approximately 15–20 cm apart for a full display.


• Water regularly, especially during warm, dry spells — lobelia prefers consistently moist soil.


• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.


• Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season for best results.

Notes: Available in white — ideal for creating elegant single-colour schemes or pairing with complementary summer bedding varieties for a vibrant mixed display.

A free-flowering trailing bedding plant that cascades with colour from late spring through autumn.

Trailing lobelia produces masses of tiny, fan-shaped flowers held closely together along flexible, cascading stems, creating a soft waterfall of colour for baskets and containers. Available in deep blue-violet, vivid purple-blue, refreshing water-blue, and pure white, each bloom features the classic lobelia form with three flared lower petals and two smaller upper petals, often highlighted by a pale throat. Though individually small, the flowers appear in such abundance that they form dense, flowing curtains of colour.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to maintain and perform reliably throughout the warmer months. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and raised containers, trailing lobelia offers high impact with minimal effort, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Trailing Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm Rootballs
• Typical Height: 10–15 cm
• Typical Spread / Trail Length: Up to 30–40 cm
• Growth Habit: Trailing, Cascading
• Flower Colours: Blue, Violet, Lavender-Blue, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; trim mid-season to refresh growth if needed
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Containers & Raised Planters

Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)

A free-flowering trailing bedding plant that cascades with colour from late spring through autumn.

Trailing lobelia produces masses of tiny, fan-shaped flowers held closely together along flexible, cascading stems, creating a soft waterfall of colour for baskets and containers. Available in deep blue-violet, vivid purple-blue, refreshing water-blue, and pure white, each bloom features the classic lobelia form with three flared lower petals and two smaller upper petals, often highlighted by a pale throat. Though individually small, the flowers appear in such abundance that they form dense, flowing curtains of colour.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to maintain and perform reliably throughout the warmer months. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and raised containers, trailing lobelia offers high impact with minimal effort, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Trailing Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm Rootballs
• Typical Height: 10–15 cm
• Typical Spread / Trail Length: Up to 30–40 cm
• Growth Habit: Trailing, Cascading
• Flower Colours: Blue, Violet, Lavender-Blue, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; trim mid-season to refresh growth if needed
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Containers & Raised Planters

Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)

A compact, free-flowering summer bedding plant that delivers clouds of colour from late spring through autumn.

Upright lobelia produces masses of small, five-lobed flowers held closely together to form dense, dome-shaped displays above fine, bright green foliage. Available in rich blues, soft lavender, crisp white, and gentle pastel tones, these varieties offer strong visual impact despite their delicate flower size. Naturally bushy and floriferous, they’re ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of borders, where they add texture, colour, and lightness to planting schemes.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to care for and reliably flower throughout the warmer months. Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, upright lobelia performs best with regular watering and occasional feeding, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, long-lasting colour.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm rootballs
• Typical Height: 15–25 cm
• Typical Spread: 20–30 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Compact
• Flower Colours: Dark Blue, Blue, Lavender, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; can be trimmed mid-season to refresh growth
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes & Bedding Displays
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)

A compact, free-flowering summer bedding plant that delivers clouds of colour from late spring through autumn.

Upright lobelia produces masses of small, five-lobed flowers held closely together to form dense, dome-shaped displays above fine, bright green foliage. Available in rich blues, soft lavender, crisp white, and gentle pastel tones, these varieties offer strong visual impact despite their delicate flower size. Naturally bushy and floriferous, they’re ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of borders, where they add texture, colour, and lightness to planting schemes.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to care for and reliably flower throughout the warmer months. Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, upright lobelia performs best with regular watering and occasional feeding, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, long-lasting colour.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm rootballs
• Typical Height: 15–25 cm
• Typical Spread: 20–30 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Compact
• Flower Colours: Dark Blue, Blue, Lavender, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; can be trimmed mid-season to refresh growth
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes & Bedding Displays
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)

A compact, free-flowering summer bedding plant that delivers clouds of colour from late spring through autumn.

Upright lobelia produces masses of small, five-lobed flowers held closely together to form dense, dome-shaped displays above fine, bright green foliage. Available in rich blues, soft lavender, crisp white, and gentle pastel tones, these varieties offer strong visual impact despite their delicate flower size. Naturally bushy and floriferous, they’re ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of borders, where they add texture, colour, and lightness to planting schemes.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to care for and reliably flower throughout the warmer months. Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, upright lobelia performs best with regular watering and occasional feeding, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, long-lasting colour.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm rootballs
• Typical Height: 15–25 cm
• Typical Spread: 20–30 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Compact
• Flower Colours: Dark Blue, Blue, Lavender, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; can be trimmed mid-season to refresh growth
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes & Bedding Displays
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)

A compact, free-flowering summer bedding plant that delivers clouds of colour from late spring through autumn.

Upright lobelia produces masses of small, five-lobed flowers held closely together to form dense, dome-shaped displays above fine, bright green foliage. Available in rich blues, soft lavender, crisp white, and gentle pastel tones, these varieties offer strong visual impact despite their delicate flower size. Naturally bushy and floriferous, they’re ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of borders, where they add texture, colour, and lightness to planting schemes.

Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are ready to plant straight outdoors and establish quickly. Grown in peat-free compost, they’re easy to care for and reliably flower throughout the warmer months. Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, upright lobelia performs best with regular watering and occasional feeding, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, long-lasting colour.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
• Common Names: Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Bedding Lobelia
• Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
• Supplied Size: 10.5 cm rootballs
• Typical Height: 15–25 cm
• Typical Spread: 20–30 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Compact
• Flower Colours: Dark Blue, Blue, Lavender, White
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Foliage: Fine-Textured, Bright Green
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in warm weather
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season
• Deadheading: Not required; can be trimmed mid-season to refresh growth
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Ideal For: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes & Bedding Displays
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from frost)