Crossandra infundibuliformis (Firecracker Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusCrossandra
Speciesinfundibuliformis
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouthern India and Sri Lanka.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone13a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1a
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)>15
Temperature (°F)>60
Height0.5 m -1 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionErect evergreen shrub.
ID CharacteristicGreen lance shaped leaves topped with orange-red flowers in a dense spike.
LandscapeContainers.
PropagationSeed and semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationBest grown outdoors in a pot or where the climate suites in well-drained soil.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Flower DescriptionBlooms throughout the year (everblooming).

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