The lobelia x speciosa 39scarlet39 from the fan series produces magnificent rich red blooms with its narrow petals the flower spikes look magnificent from late summer well into autumn the striking blooms contrast beautifully with the fine green45bronze leafage lobelia x speciosa 39scarlet39 is usually grown as a biennial plant and relishes marshy damp soils particularly at the edge of streams and ponds height 60cm 40243441 spread 23cm 4093441