{"product_id":"lobelia-speciosa-vedrariensis-purple-lobelia-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Lobelia × speciosa 'Vedrariensis' - Purple Lobelia, Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobelia × speciosa 'Vedrariensis' (often sold as Lobelia vedrariensis), known as purple lobelia, is a bushy perennial with narrow, dark green, red-tinged leaves. From mid or late summer into early autumn it carries long spikes of deep violet-purple flowers, each about 5 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e'Vedrariensis' at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLobelia × speciosa 'Vedrariensis' (syn. Lobelia vedrariensis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple lobelia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBushy, clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 90 cm tall, about 30 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep violet-purple, about 5 cm across, in long spikes, mid or late summer into early autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or part shade, sheltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist or poorly drained soil; any type and pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 cm of water over the crown; crown just above the water in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H5 – hardy in a cold winter (-15 to -10°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden hybrid (not UK native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan it grow in water?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly very shallow water. The RHS lists moist or poorly drained soil, and the RHS Plants shop and specialist aquatic suppliers give up to 5 cm of water over the crown. Crown rot can be a problem, so keep it to the shallowest part of the shelf, with the crown just above the water in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is harmful if eaten by people or pets and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in a sheltered spot in sun or part shade. Watch for slugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. 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