Lobelia | Ruby Slippers male gift and deadheading will encourage re-blooming

and deadheading will encourage re-blooming

red-stained stems

dark coloured foliage

It may self-sow but the best leaf colourings will be retained from splitting this plant in spring once it has established

and new designs come from both of them

Lobelia | Ruby Slippers male gift and deadheading will encourage re-bloomingThis beautiful lobelia has showy deep scarlet red flower spikes that rise above medium green foliage making it an excellent choice in the shade garden or they are as equally at home in containers. This particular variety maintains a good form throughout early to mid summer and into autumn and is an excellent choice for planting in the border. Flowers are great for cutting and doing this will encourage reflowering. This striking plant is a herbaceous