Lobelia Cardinalis Cardinal Flower

Lobelia Cardinalis | Cardinal Flower

Lobelia Cardinalis, also known as the Cardinal Flower, is best planted near the water edge to reflect the glorious colour of the brilliant red flowers against the green foliage. Little maintenance is required. Trim to tidy but leave foliage to die back naturally to encourage winter bud formation.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Lobelia Cardinalis, Cardinal Flower, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Lobelia Cardinalis - Cardinal Flower can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 80-100cm
Growth Rate: Slow
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: August - September
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 0-15cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.