Lobelia x speciosa 39fan scarlet39 is a particularly striking choice from the fan series from late summer into autumn the narrow scarlet petals form tall flower spikes on well branched dark bronze45green foliage this contrasts perfectly with the vibrant flower colour and gives an exotic feel generally grown as a biennial lobelia x speciosa 39fan scarlet39 thrives in a moist somewhat boggy soil and suits being planted at the edge of ponds and streams height 60cm 4024