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Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa'

Also Known As

  • Lobelia 'Fan'
  • Fan Deep Rose Lobelia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 28"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa' plant details

Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 28 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clumping, semi-evergreen perennial. Rosettes of softly haired, bright green, toothed, pointed, tongue-like leaves form tight clumps. Whorls of supersaturated, deep, cerise pink, three lipped flowers are produced in a dense spike on an erect stem which arises from each rosette, several times throughout the warmer months. Cut off spent stems.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa' plant

How to Grow Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchidrosa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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