CARDINAL FLOWER 'WHITE CARDINAL'
Lobelia cardinalis albiflora
SKU: 1871-025
Description
A unique and rarely seen white perennial lobelia! These flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, and Swallowtail butterflies! Plants are extremely showy, and bloom for many weeks. Plant in a location with moist soil, or wet soil. Plants do not like drought.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 90cm, 35"
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 25 (previously 15)
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. Sow the seeds on the surface of a pre-moistened sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for 4 weeks. Keep moist. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
A unique and rarely seen white perennial lobelia! These flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, and Swallowtail butterflies! Plants are extremely showy, and bloom for many weeks. Plant in a location with moist soil, or wet soil. Plants do not like drought.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 90cm, 35"
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 25 (previously 15)
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. Sow the seeds on the surface of a pre-moistened sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for 4 weeks. Keep moist. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
