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Also Known As

  • Lobelia 'Compliment Scarlet'
  • Lobelia 'Kompliment Red'
  • Lobelia x speciosa 'Compliment Deep Red'
  • Hybrid Cardinal Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Lobelia x speciosa 'Kompliment Tiefrot' plant details

Lobelia x speciosa 'Kompliment Tiefrot' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia x speciosa 'Kompliment Tiefrot'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia x speciosa 'Kompliment Tiefrot'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright perennial, 2’ stems rise from narrow basal clumps in summer and sport lots of brilliant red flowers (can you stay hummer frenzy?!), A sunny spot in moist to wet soil will make this happy! Easy to grow. USDA Z6
Based on crosses between L. cardinalis, L. fulgens and L. syphilitca, the 'Compliment' series of Lobelias are well known for their garden worthiness (blooming for 3 months) and for their long lasting, long stemmed cut flowers. This variety bears long spikes of rich, dark red "butterflies". Very easy to grow (no disease or bugs). Just cut it back when blooming is finished and it will re-sprout fresh growth in spring. Wonderful in a container (10" and up) also.

Gardening facts about Lobelia x speciosa 'Kompliment Tiefrot' plant

How to Grow Lobelia x speciosa 'Kompliment Tiefrot'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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