Set of 3 or 6 Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf Upright Hardy Perennial Plants, Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root Ball

Set of 3 or 6 Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf Upright Hardy Perennial Plants, Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root BallLobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf Hardy Perennial Plants Bring bold colour and dramatic foliage to your garden with this stunning Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces striking spikes of vivid scarlet red flowers that rise above handsome, deep bronze toned foliage. The contrast between the rich, dark leaves and the bright flower spikes makes this an outstanding choice for

Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf – Hardy Perennial Plants

Bring bold colour and dramatic foliage to your garden with this stunning Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces striking spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers that rise above handsome, deep bronze-toned foliage. The contrast between the rich, dark leaves and the bright flower spikes makes this an outstanding choice for borders, mixed beds, and waterside plantings.

Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf is a vigorous and reliable hardy perennial that returns year after year, providing a long season of colour from summer through to early autumn. Its upright habit and eye-catching appearance make it a superb mid-border plant, and it works beautifully alongside ornamental grasses, astilbes, and other moisture-loving perennials. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf Plants


• Supplied as garden-ready plants in 1 litre root-balls


• Ready to plant straight into borders, beds, or containers

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Bronze Leaf'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Mixed Beds, Waterside Plantings, Containers, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Scarlet-Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deep Bronze-Toned Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best foliage colour and flowering performance.


• Prefers moist, fertile soil – avoid allowing the roots to dry out during warm spells.


• Ideal for planting near ponds, streams, or in borders where the soil retains moisture.


• Apply a mulch around the base of the plants in autumn to help protect the crowns over winter.


• Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Notes: This variety features distinctive bronze-toned foliage, providing beautiful contrast against the scarlet-red flower spikes throughout the flowering season.