About
Lobelia 'Cherry Ripe' is a cultivated selection within the genus Lobelia (family Campanulaceae) notable for the genus's characteristic two-lipped, five-lobed tubular flowers. Lobelia species share simple, alternate leaves and frequently produce abundant summer flowering. Expect blooms from June to September. Use the plant as a summer-flowering ornamental where extended colour is wanted.
About the genus
Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae comprising 444 species, with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions. They are known generally as lobelias.
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In the garden
Lobelia 'Cherry Ripe' is a named selection of the genus Lobelia in the Campanulaceae. The genus includes a wide range of annual, perennial and shrubby forms from tropical to warm temperate regions; members share simple, alternate leaves and two-lipped tubular flowers with five lobes (the upper two often more erect and the lower three spreading). Many lobelias set abundant, vivid flowers, which is why they are grown as garden ornamentals. Flowering in Lobelia 'Cherry Ripe' runs from June to September, providing a sustained summer display. Because the genus contains species with different habits and climate tolerances, check the supplier label or plant tag for specific hardiness and siting information before planting. The cultivar's extended flowering period makes it suitable for adding summer interest alongside other seasonal plants. Use Lobelia 'Cherry Ripe' in summer displays where continuous bloom is desired; it complements mixed summer borders and seasonal containers when matched with plants of similar flowering time. Expect the flowers to appear in the characteristic two-lipped tubular form from June to September.
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More in the Lobelia genus
- Hypsela reniformis
- Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'Lobelia
- Lobelia fulgensCardinal Flower
- Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolianarrow-leaved Sierra Madre lobelia
- Lobelia syphiliticaGreat Blue Lobelia
- Lobelia syphilitica 'Blue Peter'Great Blue Lobelia
- Lobelia tupadevil's tobacco
- Lobelia × vedrariensis
