Lobelia ‘Starship Bronze Leaf’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lobelia ‘Starship Bronze Leaf’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lobelia ‘Starship Bronze Leaf’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with vivid scarlet-red and flowering summer to early autumn. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring bold colour and dramatic foliage to your garden with this stunning Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces striking spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers that rise above handsome, deep bronze-toned foliage. The contrast between the rich, dark leaves and the bright flower spikes makes this an outstanding choice for borders, mixed beds, and waterside plantings.
Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf is a vigorous and reliable hardy perennial that returns year after year, providing a long season of colour from summer through to early autumn. Its upright habit and eye-catching appearance make it a superb mid-border plant, and it works beautifully alongside ornamental grasses, astilbes, and other moisture-loving perennials. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Bronze Leaf' |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Summer to Early Autumn (June to September) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Mixed Beds, Waterside Plantings, Containers, Cottage Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lobelia ‘Starship Bronze Leaf’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from summer to early autumn (june to september). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lobelia ‘Starship Bronze Leaf’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.