Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ — Hardy Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ — Hardy Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with burgundy-red tubular flowers on tall dark spikes and flowering june to september. 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
- Mature size: 60–80cm × 30cm
- Flowering: June to September
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbird hawk-moths
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ is upright, clump-forming with dark stems, settles happily into borders, waterside plantings, bog gardens, cottage gardens.
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 Burgundy' |
| Mature size | 60–80cm × 30cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, clump-forming with dark stems |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, fertile, well-drained — does not tolerate drying out |
| Watering | Regular; never let soil dry out completely |
| Flowering | June to September |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, hummingbird hawk-moths |
| Best for | Borders, waterside plantings, bog gardens, cottage gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june to september. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Lobelia ‘Starship Burgundy’ prefers full sun to partial shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
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.