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Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 22 - 28 Inches
  • Width 16 - 22 Inches
  • Growing Zones 6-10

Tall, graceful spires of scarlet red blooms will dazzle you. The bronzing on the green leaves perfectly complements the cardinal-red color of the blossoms. Hummingbirds and butterflies will be attracted to your garden by the tubular flowers that appear in its first year. Lobelia speciosa has a long, summer bloom period. It grows to a height of 22-28 inches, thriving in wet locations.

Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf™ has a growth habit that is upright, sturdy, and bushy. It has no serious insect or disease problems; deer and rabbits avoid eating it. Native to North America, it is well adapted as a garden plant. The name, Lobelia, honors Matthias de l'Obel (1538-1616), a French physician and botanist. Use this plant in the role of ‘filler’ in combination pots or mass them in the border where they will add late summer height and color. Use them in difficult wet locations, and in rain gardens. They make beautiful cut flowers – cut them when the flowers are almost open.

Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower Care

This is an easy-care plant that thrives in rich, medium-to-wet soils of any texture. Plant it on a cloudy day, or in the late afternoon, to reduce transplant shock. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root ball. Unpot the plant, gently loosening the roots to encourage good growth. Plant with the top of the root ball even with the surrounding soil. Water thoroughly and mulch lightly. You may apply a light fertilizer after new growth appears. Locate your Cardinal Flower in part sun to sun. When planting it in dry soil, site it in a location with part shade (4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight).

Deadheading spent flowers will encourage reblooming. In cold climates before winter, prune the dead stalks and stems and add mulch to protect the root system. Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf™ is stunning in containers, just do not let them dry out completely, making sure they have adequate drainage. In mixed containers, pair them with other moisture-loving plants.

Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower Spacing

Companion plants for this lobelia are ornamental grasses and coreopsis. Space your plants 16-22 inches apart from center to center.

Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 22 - 28 Inches
Mature Width: 16 - 22 Inches
Plant Spacing: 16 - 22 Inches
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Red
Flower Shade: Red Shades
Seasonal Interest: Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green, Bronze
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer, Rabbits
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Uses: Border Plant Mass Planting
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Lobelia speciosa 'Scarlet Bronze Leaf'
SKU:
LOBSCQT

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower Show Reviews

  • 5
    Beautiful...

    Posted by Suzanne M. Crockett on May 12, 2023

    After watering and letting it breath a bit, I planted this in the bog part of my goldfish pond. I look forward to it feeding the hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators!

  • 5
    Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal...

    Posted by Lolasmom on Jun 28, 2022

    I just received these plants and they are very healthy and look great. It is hard to write about the flowers themselves as buds are forming but none have bloomed yet, having only had these plants for a few weeks. They have grown well and look great so I am looking forward to seeing them bloom. I hope that hummingbirds will be enticed!

  • 5
    Cardinal red and blue

    Posted by Joan Williams on May 06, 2022

    Plants arrived in great condition I was very happy with them. Planted them in my garden and they are looking great can't wait to see them in bloom