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Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower

Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower

Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’

Regular price $18.99
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SKU: TL-Stachyssilvcar-1
A plant with serious drama and presence, ‘Queen Victoria’ Cardinal Flower explodes into fiery scarlet blooms atop rich, beet-red foliage, creating a stunning contrast in garden beds and wet landscapes....
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Zone
USDA Zone:5 to 9
Watering
Watering Needs:Keep soil evenly moist
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun to partial shade
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Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower

A plant with serious drama and presence, ‘Queen Victoria’ Cardinal Flower explodes into fiery scarlet blooms atop rich, beet-red foliage, creating a stunning contrast in garden beds and wet landscapes. Tall, upright spikes of flowers appear from mid to late summer, drawing in hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators like a natural beacon. Perfect for bog gardens, pond edges, rain gardens, and moisture-rich borders, this hardy, deer-resistant perennial thrives in consistently damp soils and brings bold color where other plants struggle.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 36 in-to 48 in, Width - 12 in to 18 in
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Summer
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Border, groundcover, mass planting, rock garden, urban garden, wildlife garden
Features

Special Features:

Distinctive Foliage, Vibrant Blooms, Award-Winning
SIZE 2 Pack 4"
Foliage Color Beet Red
Growth Habit Upright
Watering

Watering Needs:

Keep soil evenly moist
  • Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers afternoon shade in warmer climates.
  • Soil: Prefers rich, moist to wet soils; ideal for pond edges, bog gardens, and damp borders.
  • Watering: Requires consistently moist soil—avoid letting it dry out.
  • Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms for prolonged flowering; cut back after blooming to maintain shape.
  • Hardiness: Hardy to USDA zones 5-9—cold-hardy and moisture-loving.
  • Additional Tips: Perfect for rain gardens, moist borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Deer-resistant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and thrives with little care.