Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

The Proven Winners® Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower (Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790') is an out of this world perennial that delivers a deep, dramatic color to your garden while attracting hummingbirds and butterflies in droves! Its rich burgundy-red flowers emerge in summer and continue blooming into early fall, creating a dazzling display against lush green foliage.

A reblooming hybrid with a compact habit, this improved Giant Lobelia variety stands strong in heat and humidity while thriving in moist soils! Growing to about 24 inches tall with a tidy, upright form, Starship™ Burgundy boasts lanceolate (long and pointed) leaves that are deep green with subtle hints of maroon later in the season.

The sturdy stems hold up elegant spikes of tubular flowers that make a bold contrast in mixed beds. This cultivar of Cardinal Flower has been bred for better branching, improved vigor, and long-lasting blooms?ensuring a long season of vibrant color in the landscape. Hardy in USDA zones 6-10, this modern hybrid brings adaptability and high performance to both cottage gardens and modern landscapes alike.

Hailing from a lineage of moisture-loving North American natives, Lobelia speciosa is well adapted to wet conditions, thriving in pond edges, rain gardens, and boggy areas while still tolerating average garden soils with sufficient moisture. In folklore, Lobelia species were historically used in herbal remedies and carried spiritual significance, often symbolizing healing, protection, and communication.

Key Features

• Striking deep burgundy-red flowers from summer into early fall
• Compact, upright growth habit (about 24 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide)
• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Reblooming variety with strong stems and improved vigor
• Thrives in moist soils?ideal for rain gardens and water's edge plantings
• Heat and humidity tolerant for southern gardens

Landscaping Uses

This compact and upright perennial is a powerhouse in pollinator gardens and wetland plantings, adding structure and rich color to any setting.

• Mass plantings for a bold color impact
• Mixed perennial borders and cottage gardens
• Rain Gardens and wetland edges
• Container plantings for patios and balconies
• Alongside ponds, streams, or water features
• Hummingbird and butterfly gardens
• Cottage Gardens and Mixed Perennial Borders
• Cutting Gardens - Snip the blooms for tall bouquet elements indoors

Care and Maintenance

As a moisture-loving herbaceous perennial, Starship™ Burgundy thrives in sunny, well-watered locations and is perfect for gardeners looking to support pollinators with a reliable late-season nectar source.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall for best establishment
• Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
• Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and loamy soils
• Moisture Needs: Prefers consistently moist soil; does not tolerate drought
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming, trim back foliage after plant dies back in the fall
• Special Needs/Tips and Tricks For Success:
• Seldom bothered by Deer, and Rabbit resistant
• Tolerates high humidity and wet soils
• Division Info: Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigor

A Cosmic Cardinal Flower for Stunning Garden Displays

If you want a bold burst of burgundy-red blooms that hummingbirds can?t resist, Proven Winners® Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower is the perfect choice. This compact, easy-to-grow perennial thrives in moist conditions, adds late-season color, and stands up to heat and humidity. Make a statement in your garden with this dazzling performer!

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