Lobelia is a genus of more than 350 species and lobelias come in all shapes and sizes, from those tiny trailing plants ubiquitous in hanging baskets and troughs to big specimens like Lobelia Tupa. This deciduous perennial needs full sun to thrive. Lobelia tupa should ideally be grown in an open, sunny spot with some shelter from the wind. Lobelia tupa . Lobelia tupa. Propagate by division in spring. Other names. They thrive in partial or full-shade and in loamy, well-drained soils. Place in the fridge for 6 weeks, then propagate at 20 to 25C and germination should take place in 14-30 days. Lobelia tupa. 1.5-2.5 metres, Ultimate spread derek. The flowers are red, tubular and 2-lipped and are produced in a sympodium pattern. It’s grown for its dramatic, downy foliage similar those of tobacco (hence it’s common name, Devil’s Tobacco), held on dark red-purple stem. In stock for delivery More Info: In stock for collection More Info: Product Details. tupa It prefers a sandy soil, but any well-drained soil will suffice. Lobelia Plant Plug/Seedling, Lobelia Flowering Annual & Biennial Flowers & Plants, Lobelia Annual & Biennial Flowers & Plants, Lobelia Summer Annual & Biennial Flowers & Plants, Lobelia Annual & Biennial Flower & Plant Seeds, Lobelia Plant Annual & Biennial Flowers & Plants, Lobelia Partial Shade Annual & Biennial Flowers & Plants, In late summer and autumn the stems will bear striking upright racemes of tubular, 2-lipped flowers in shades from scarlet to deep, dull scarlet. Verified Purchase. Genus. Annual bedding lobelias will grow in both full sun or partial shade. L. It is an evergreen perennial plant growing to 4 m tall. Whilst the plants are young, pinch back the tips to keep the plants bushy and cut back by a .5 after the first major flowering. Type HHP: half hardy perennial. Waray hini subspecies nga nakalista. From a large rosette of thick leathery felted leaves arise thick stems carrying tropical orchid-like deepest carmine flowers. Devil's tobacco. Seed list no 979. Spectacular, tubular, two lipped, red flowers are borne along 1.5m tall stems in mid summer. Prefers a fertile soil in sun. devil's tobacco, Synonyms times, Need more criteria? Inside, you will find invaluable practical … The plant is hardy and known to bloom straight through the frost. 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