Description
Bring vivid drama to your summer garden with Cardinal Flower 'Starship™ Rose', a striking perennial known for its tall spikes of glowing rose-pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer into early fall. Emerging with deep burgundy foliage that matures to green with bronze highlights, this Lobelia adds rich color contrast and vertical interest to garden beds and containers. A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, 'Starship™ Rose' thrives in moist soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, borders, and boggy areas. It also makes an excellent addition to cut flower arrangements.
A modern hybrid of a New England native, 'Starship™ Rose' Lobelia is a fast-growing, upright perennial best suited for full sun to part shade. Clean up in early spring encourages vigorous new growth. Whether planted en masse, in containers, or naturalized landscapes, its compact form (20″ tall x 12″ wide) shines as a ‘thriller’ in mixed designs. Tolerant of urban conditions and adaptable to wet soils, this Lobelia brings long-lasting seasonal color and essential pollinator support to Massachusetts gardens.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Lobelia 'PAS1302714'
Color: pink
Light: full sun, part sun
Watering: 1 – 2 times per week while becoming established
Soil: rich
Zone: 5 – 10
Plant Shape: upright, towering
Plant Type: dense herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (2'), width (10″)
Blooming Season: mid summer – early fall
Growth Rate: fast
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