lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'

How to Grow and Care for lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'

lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby' · Lobelia × speciosa 'Sparkling Ruby'

Grow in deep, rich moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade. Feed with liquid fertilizer until flowering and low nitrogen during the rest of the season.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'

lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in deep, rich moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade. Feed with liquid fertilizer until flowering and low nitrogen during the rest of the season.

How to Water lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

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What Soil Is Best for lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Propagate by division and seed. Seed can be sown in very early spring but it may not come true to type

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How to Transplant lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

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How to Care for lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby' in Winter?

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How to Plant lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

Grow in deep, rich moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade. Feed with liquid fertilizer until flowering and low nitrogen during the rest of the season.

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How to Repot lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

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How to Harvest lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to crown rot

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

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The Toxicity of lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

More General Info About lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'

Attributes of lobelia 'Sparkling Ruby'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lobelia × speciosa 'Sparkling Ruby'
Genus
Lobelia
Family
Campanulaceae
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