Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower adds bright color to a summertime landscape. This Lobelia speciosa has sturdy upright stems with a reddish hue and lovely pinkish-red blooms. The long-blooming flowers put on a dazzling display all summer. Dark green foliage fills the lower portion of the tall stems, giving the plant a dense appearance.
Feature this clump-forming plant in borders, beds, or containers. The compact form is excellent for adding height and will lightly spread by self-seeding with time. This beauty is deer and rabbit resistant but supports pollinators. The Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower grows in zones 6 through 10.
Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower Care
Plant the sun-loving Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight. The soil should be fertile and moist but still allow drainage. This plant likes consistent moisture, but does not tolerate soggy conditions. Fertilize every two weeks using a balanced plant food.
Prune leggy plants by mid-summer. Trim growth to ground level in the fall or sooner if you don’t want the plant to self-seed.
Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower Spacing
The Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower is a tall perennial that reaches 20 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Space plants 12 to 14 inches apart to create a dense mass planting.
Starship Rose Cardinal Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Red |
| Flower Description: Pink and Red Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Starship Rose Cardinal Flower |
| Other Name(s): Lobelia, Indian Pink |
| Scientific Name: Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose |
- SKU:
- 1231015276-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.