Lobelia excelsa
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A sparsely branched, evergreen shrub to 1.5m, with dark, upright stems bearing whorls of bright or greyish-green leaves. In summer bears terminal spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers up to 8cm long, very attractive to hummingbirds in its native Chile
Scientific classification
- Species
- Lobelia excelsa (Lobelia excelsa)
- Genus
- Lobelia
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Lobelia excelsa
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of Lobelia excelsa
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Lobelia excelsa care guide
- Regular moderate watering, mulch to stabilize underground moisture
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular moderate watering, mulch to stabilize underground moisture
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild general flowering feed monthly warm growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position with little or no frost
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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