Lobelia tupa |
Native Region: Chile
Zone Range: 08-10
Preferred Climate: Sub-alpine to hot temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 26 October, 2025
Seed count: 150-200
Description:
Growing up to 6 feet high and wide, this perennial has large felted light grey-green leaves and impressive flower spike covered in hooked red blooms, which are a particular favourite of hummingbirds.
Notes:
Given a sunny site with excellent drainage and room to grow, this lobelia will make an impact in any garden.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in containers of sterilized seed starting medium in spring. Use of gentle bottom heat will assist with germination. Grow on in any good very well drained, reliably moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
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