{"product_id":"lobelia-starship-blue-1","title":"Perennial Lobelia 'Starship Blue' | Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep purple-blue flowers stand on tall spikes above fresh green foliage. A moisture-loving perennial, 'Starship Blue' brings strong vertical colour to summer borders and is particularly useful in fertile soil that does not dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep blue flower spikes add rich colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tidy clump suits mixed borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attractive choice for moist garden areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in sun or partial shade in fertile soil that stays reliably moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater generously during dry weather; this is unsuitable for dry gravel beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the crown with a dry winter mulch in colder or exposed gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut down faded flower spikes and divide healthy clumps in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for slugs around new growth; harmful if eaten, so wear gloves when handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep purple-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlowering months\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuly, August, September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeight and Spread\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate mature height: 60–90 cm. Spread: 30–45 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schram Plants Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867470582087,"sku":"1119860","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/30927_798x798_1400fe64-5418-4f49-8887-6250ed3539f8.webp?v=1687442724","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/lobelia-starship-blue-1","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}