| 1–5 | — | $15.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | 10% off | $13.50 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $12.00 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $11.25 ea |
Low stock: 5 left
Lobelia cardinalis
Choose Cardinal Flower for damp perennial beds where you want clear red bloom and pollinator traffic in late season. The tradeoff: it is not a dry-site perennial, and deer protection may be needed.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The upright red flower spikes carry well in a mixed perennial bed without needing a large footprint. |
| Growth Rate | A | It grows quickly when planted in soil that does not dry out. |
| Maintenance | B- | The main job is keeping moisture consistent, especially during dry New England stretches. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | Its clumping habit makes it useful in smaller borders as long as the soil conditions are right. |
At PGNE, we would place Cardinal Flower where water naturally lingers or irrigation reaches reliably; dry foundation beds are not the right use for this plant.
| Mature Height | 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 2 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 1 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping |
Not well; choose a drier-site perennial if the bed dries out between rains.
Yes, the red tubular flowers are a good draw for hummingbirds.
Yes, the flower spikes can be cut, though leave some for pollinators if that is your goal.
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
