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Lobelia Tupa Flower Seeds - Lobelia Flower Seeds for Garden

Lobelia Tupa Flower Seeds - Lobelia Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Keep soil moist until germination (10–30 days typical).


Press lightly — do not bury deeply as seeds need light to germinate.


Sow seeds on the soil surface in early spring after last frost or late winter indoors.

How to Grow


Water regularly during establishment but allow light drying once established (drought tolerant)


Provide well-drained, fertile soil.


Position in full sun to partial shade for best flowering

Tips


Mulch around base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.


Space plants generously for air circulation.


Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

tubular red flowers

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Lobelia Tupa Flower Seeds - Lobelia Flower Seeds for Garden


Lobelia tupa, known as Devil’s Tobacco, is a dramatic perennial native to Chile, valued for its architectural form and bold red tubular flowers that stand tall above large felted leaves. A favourite for adding vertical impact and vivid colour to gardens, this plant also attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and tolerant of drought, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for borders, mixed beds, and large garden spaces.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

180–240 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Approx. 7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–24 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lobelia tupa different from bedding lobelias?

It forms tall, upright stems with striking tubular flowers rather than compact trailing growth.

Can Lobelia tupa create vertical accents?

Yes. Its tall flower spikes provide strong vertical interest in perennial borders.

Which plants pair well with Lobelia tupa?

Kniphofia, cannas, ornamental grasses, salvias, and crocosmia create dramatic combinations.

Do tubular flowers add unique garden texture?

Yes. Their elongated blooms provide contrast alongside rounded flower forms.

Can it be used as a background planting?

Yes. Its height makes it suitable for the back of borders and feature plantings.

Do the flowers attract hummingbirds or pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects where present.