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Russian Princess Lobelia
This hybrid lobelia dazzles with bright pinkishred
flower spikes, reddish leaves and bronze
stems. Blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hardy plants are rarely bothered by insects or diseases.
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Midsummer to fall
Height: 3-4'
Zones: 4-9
Size: Potted
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| Botanical Name: |
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Lobelia x speciosa 'Russian Princess' |
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| Form: |
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Herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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3 - 4' |
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| Spread: |
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1 - 2' |
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| Spacing: |
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1 - 2' |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 9 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Leaves tinged red, stems usually have a bronze cast. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Tall strong spikes. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Pinkish red |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Midsummer to fall. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Because of height, sheltered position out of the wind is best. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Loamy soil with ample moisture and nutrients. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Vigorous |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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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. |
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| Pruning: |
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Cut stems to the ground. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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After flowering. |
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| Additional Information: |
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This hybrid was developed in Ottawa, Canada by Wray Bowden. |
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