Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose – Early flowering, uniform Lobelia with intense pink flower spikes

Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose is a premium variety from the Starship™ series, known for its exceptionally early flowering, vigorous basal branching, and uniform, controlled growth. This modern Lobelia produces a high yield and is ideal for both professional cultivation and home gardens.

Starship™ Rose forms long, dense flower spikes of bright pink blooms on sturdy, upright stems. The plant remains compact, well-branched, and impresses with an impressive array of flowers throughout the summer.

Features of Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose

• Plant type: perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Leaf color: bronze green

• Flower color: intense pink

• Inflorescence: straight, dense flower spikes

• Flowering period: summer to autumn

• Location: sun to partial shade

• Soil: moist, humus-rich, evenly moistened

• Uses: borders, flowerbeds, large containers, combinations

Early blooming and extremely rich in flowers

This variety was selected for its exceptionally early flowering, much earlier than traditional lobelias.
The first flower spikes appear from early summer, and the plant continues to bloom well into autumn.

The vibrant pink hue contrasts beautifully with the bronze foliage, making Starship™ Rose a real eye-catcher in beds and borders.

Strong branching and controlled growth

Starship™ Rose is known for its:

• strong basal branching

• uniform, compact plant structure

• minimal stretch

• consistent growth under warm conditions

This makes this Lobelia very suitable for professional, uniform sales and reliable production.

Suitable for a wide range of pot sizes

The Starship™ series performs exceptionally well in various container sizes.
Starship™ Rose is perfect for:

• 13 cm pots (5″)

• medium sized patio containers

• large annual or perennial arrangements

The sturdy stems and compact growth ensure high ornamental value in both solo plantings and combinations.

Strong in warm, humid conditions

Starship™ Rose loves:

• heat

• humidity

• evenly moist soil

These conditions ensure the most intense flower color and the longest bloom period. The plant thrives in borders, moist garden beds, and light shady areas.

Suitable for both annual and perennial plantings

Although it's a perennial, Starship™ Rose makes an excellent summer plant in annual combinations.
Its vigorous flowering and stable growth make it versatile in:

• borders

• richly filled flower boxes

• perennial borders

• bee and butterfly gardens

Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds

The richly filled flowers produce a lot of nectar, which attracts butterflies, bees, bumblebees and hummingbirds (in Europe: mainly butterflies, bees and hoverflies).

This makes Starship™ Rose not only decorative, but also valuable for biodiversity in the garden.

Why choose Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Rose?

• Early flowering premium Lobelia

• Powerful base branching and controlled growth

• Intense pink flowers on dense ears

• Compact, uniform plant

• Suitable for 13cm pots up to large containers

• Performs well in warm, humid conditions

• Ideal for both annual combinations and perennial borders

• Attractive to butterflies and bees