Devil's Tobacco
Lobelia tupa
Also known as
Giant Lobelia
Lobelia tupa inflorescence by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1m |
1.5m | Min | 50cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Devil's Tobacco Overview
Lobelia tupa is an upright, woody-based perennial species that grows to around 2m in height. It has thin leaves which measure around 30cm in length, these are grey-green in colour and covered in hairs. Flowers are red and tubular in shape, they measure approximately 6cm in length and appear in late summer and autumn. Grows best in full sun and well-draining soil, trim back after flowering to encourage a good habit.
Common problems with Devil's Tobacco
How to propagate Devil's Tobacco
Seed
Division
Perennial species by seed or division in the spring. Specific cultivars are propagated by division only.
Cuttings
Shrubs by semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Special features of Devil's Tobacco
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Devil's Tobacco
Grown for their flowers. Some are suitable for wild gardens or by the waterside. Suitable for coastal conditions.