Lobelia vedrariensis (Purple Lobelia) marginal pond plant

Price range: £8.60 through £19.80

Lobelia vedrariensis (Purple Lobelia) marginal pond plant

Available in 9cm, 1 litre, 3 litre and 5 litre pots (baskets)

Planting Position: Full sun / Part Shade

A handsome species with narrow, red-tinged dark green leaves and tubular, deep violet-purple flowers. Harmful if eaten

 

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100-120

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August – September

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Lobelia vedrariensis (Purple Lobelia) marginal pond plant

Lobelia vedrariensis, commonly known as Purple Lobelia, is a vibrant UK-grown marginal pond plant with bold garden appeal.
Firstly, it produces tall spikes of deep purple flowers from mid to late summer, adding striking colour to pond edges.
Moreover, its vivid blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping to support local wildlife and biodiversity.
Because it’s UK-grown, it’s perfectly suited to local climates and more resilient in changing weather conditions.
In addition, Purple Lobelia thrives in moist to wet soil and prefers full sun or partial shade.
Also, it works well in bog gardens, rain gardens, or alongside other marginal pond plants.
Although it looks exotic, it’s easy to grow and low-maintenance once established in suitable conditions.
To promote healthy growth, water regularly during dry spells and cut back dead stems in autumn.
Furthermore, its upright growth habit adds vertical interest, especially when planted in groups.
Unlike some fast spreaders, it grows in tidy clumps, making it easy to manage.
Equally, it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other summer-flowering pond plants.
Notably, its bold colour provides long-lasting summer impact near water features or damp borders.
Order your UK-grown Purple Lobelia today and bring bold colour and pollinators to your pond garden!

Little maintenance is required.

Trim to tidy but leave foliage to die back naturally to encourage winter bud formation.

 

Weight 101.0 g
Basket Size

9cm (pack of 3), 1 litre basket, 1 litre (pack of 3), 3 litre basket, 5 litre basket

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