Lobelia Queen Victoria 2L Perennial for Bog Gardens

Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’ in a 2L pot offers vibrant red blooms and thrives in wet or average soils, making it a standout perennial for UK gardens. This clump-forming lobelia with crimson flowers on dark stems is ideal for boggy borders, beds, or mass planting schemes.

Key Features

• Plant type: Perennial, clump-forming, RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993)
• Flowers: Intense red, late summer bloom
• Height: Up to 90cm (35in) fully grown
• Ideal uses: Wet, boggy, or average soils; beds; borders; containers; attracts butterflies & hummingbirds
• Supplied as: Established 2 litre pot-grown plant, ready to plant out

Planting & Care

• Plant in full sun or light shade
• Prefers moist, well-drained to wet soils—tolerant of periodic waterlogging
• Space 30-40cm apart in borders or mass plantings

FAQ

Is Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’ suitable for waterlogged or boggy garden areas? Yes, it adapts well to areas with wet or boggy soil due to its preference for moisture.

How does Queen Victoria compare to other perennials for summer color? It provides intense, long-lasting red flowers on tall stems for striking color later in the summer, outperforming many other border perennials.

What care does perennial lobelia require in beds or borders? Keep soil consistently moist, mulch annually, and cut back after flowering to maintain vigor.

Which plants pair well with this lobelia? Compatible with ferns, hostas, and moisture-loving iris or astilbe in mass border displays.

Is a 2L pot-grown lobelia good value? Yes, a 2L size ensures quick establishment and robust flowering in the first season.