{"product_id":"lobelia-tupa","title":"Lobelia tupa (Devil’s Tobacco)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBring raw, architectural drama and a splash of fierce South American colour to your jungle border.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIf you only know Lobelia as a dainty, trailing bedding plant, prepare to have your mind blown. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eLobelia tupa\u003c\/i\u003e (affectionately known as Devil’s Tobacco) is a towering, structural beast of a perennial that looks like it stepped straight out of a prehistoric landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eNative to the volcanic slopes of Chile, this spectacular plant is a must-have for anyone looking to inject true exotic impact, height, and architectural texture into a UK garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchitectural Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Long before the flowers arrive, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eLobelia tupa\u003c\/i\u003e earns its keep with massive, upright rosettes of velvety, felt-textured, grey-green leaves. It adds fantastic tactile contrast when planted alongside broad-leaved \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003eMusa\u003c\/i\u003e (bananas), \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003eTetrapanax\u003c\/i\u003e, or glossy \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003eSchefflera\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiery Summer Spires:\u003c\/b\u003e From mid-summer right through into autumn, it throws up colossal, deep-purple stems topped with large, claw-like, blood-red tubular flowers. The protruding, ash-grey anthers give the flowers the look of a glowing cigarette—hence the name \"Devil’s Tobacco.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Magnet for Pollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e The exotic, nectar-rich blooms are absolute magnets for bees and butterflies, keeping your garden buzzing late into the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWind \u0026amp; Coastal Tough:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanks to its sturdy, rubbery stems, it stands up remarkably well to wind, making it an excellent choice for coastal exotic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun is a must. Give it a sheltered spot where it can bake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, fertile, and moisture-retentive but \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/b\u003e. It loves a rich diet but hates sitting in stagnant winter wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Expect an ultimate height of \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.5\\text{m}\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e1.5m\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"2\\text{m}\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e2m\u003c\/span\u003e and a spread of around 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Rated H4 (hardy down to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"-5^\\circ\\text{C}\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e-5C  to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"-10^\\circ\\text{C}\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e-10C\u003c\/span\u003e. It is reliably root-hardy across most of the UK. Just give the crown a thick, dry winter mulch in late autumn to protect it from heavy frosts and excessive wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eSupplied in a chunky, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003ewell-established 4-Litre container\u003c\/b\u003e. These are heavy, retail-ready specimens with excellent root development and strong structural crown growth, ready to make an instant impact in your garden this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003ePlant Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many members of the lobelia family, the milky sap can be a skin irritant and is toxic if ingested. Wear gloves when handling or pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659053019522,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/850D7054-EED7-4644-86D4-CEDDEAB8ADB6.jpg?v=1779220316","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/lobelia-tupa","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}