Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Lobelia
'Fan Scarlet'
There’s nothing like a dash of intense red to create a striking focal point and contrast among neighbouring plants. Adding some delicious chocolatey-bronze foliage makes the fabulous combination you’ll find in Lobelia 'Fan Scarlet'. This is a plant that wants to be noticed, and it will be! There’s no doubt that all eyes will be on the dramatic upright flower spikes, with unfurling intense scarlet blooms offset by deep purple stems and matching buds. Lobelia 'Fan Scarlet' has got an exceptionally long flowering period for a lobelia, kicking off in mid summer and keeping up the show all the way through to autumn, giving several weeks of vibrant colour – easy, long-lasting interest… perfect!
This hardy perennial Lobelia × speciosa 'Fan Scarlet' is handy for damper parts of the garden. It positively thrives in heavy, water-retentive soils or in rainy parts of the country, but it’s also quite happy in average garden soils that don’t dry out too much (a mulch will help keep to lock in moisture). A great subject for pondside planting or bog gardens in both sun or partial shade, Lobelia 'Fan Scarlet' will immediately energise the area with its vibrant colours, returning every year for another great show. Its compact size, up to 50cm tall, and bushy habit make it a useful for containers too. And while it flaunts exotic good looks, it is surprisingly hardy, able to take below freezing temperatures to around -10°C.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Lobelia × speciosa 'Fan Scarlet'
- Flower colour
- Red
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
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