Lobelia 'Red Hugh' — Clump forming, Trailing, Matforming, Bushy

Overview

Lobelia 'Red Hugh' is a clump forming, trailing, matforming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lobelia, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lobelia 'Red Hugh' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, patio and container plants and garden edging.

About

Lobelia 'Red Hugh' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Lobelia genus, known for its clump-forming, trailing, matforming, and bushy habit. As a deciduous plant, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Red Hugh' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, city gardens, coastal areas, patios, containers, and garden edging, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lobelia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Lobelia 'Red Hugh' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Trailing, Matforming, Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Garden edging

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lobelia 'Red Hugh'

Propagation: Seed sown at 13-18ºC in late winter, Division in spring
Pest resistance: Susceptible to slugs
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lobelia 'Red Hugh'?

Lobelia 'Red Hugh' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Lobelia 'Red Hugh' need?

Lobelia 'Red Hugh' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Lobelia 'Red Hugh' hardy in the UK?

Lobelia 'Red Hugh' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Lobelia 'Red Hugh'?

Seed sown at 13-18ºC in late winter, Division in spring.

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