Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea hybrid)
Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea hybrid)
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- 18-28 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide at maturity
- Annual except in zones 8-11
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart for best results
- Produces orange-red flowers with yellow highlights from planting to frost
- Maintains green foliage spring through frost
- Great for borders, containers, landscapes, mass planting
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, long blooming, deadheading not necessary
The Eco+Grande features nutrients embedded in the container walls, which help plants grow bigger and faster throughout the season when planted in the ground. Be sure to remove the tabs from the container before planting. If you choose to plant in a container, we recommend taking the plant out of the Eco+Grande, breaking it apart, and mixing it into the soil at the time of planting. When the Proven Winners Eco+Grande container is discarded in the garbage can, it will naturally break down faster in a landfill than a traditional petroleum made container. The container will get smaller and smaller until microbes consume it, turning it back into an inert organic product. Learn more about this in our blog.
Care: Fertilize weekly with Proven Winners Water Soluble Plant Food for best performance. Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season. Regular feeding will keep it full and constantly flowering. Once established, it does not require a lot of water.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75
- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- Annuals are 4-8" tall at shipment in 4.25" containers
Features
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Characteristics
- Height: 18-28 in.
- Spread: 12-24 in.
- Habit: Mounded
- Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)