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Firecracker Flower

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

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Overview

The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright orange blossoms. Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. This perennial shines with high humidity and temperatures above 60°F. Ideal for garden beds or containers, its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Originating from South India and Sri Lanka

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1–3 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — so it's well-suited for borders; which makes it a perfect choice for garden nooks that need a splash of

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — which can grow up to 2 inches in size; shrub for full or half or shade

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes; which can grow up to

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — While it's a heat-loving species

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — which can grow up to 2 inches in size

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil; so it's well-suited for borders, image 84

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — so partial shade locations are optimal; it prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — or salmon-colored flowers that resemble a burst of fireworks

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — so it's well-suited for borders; which makes it a perfect choice for garden nooks that need a, image 72

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes; which, image 60

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright orange blossoms

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet; or, image 56

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — which makes it a perfect choice for garden nooks that need a splash of color; well-draining, image 69

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — While it's a heat-loving species; this plant has a modest size

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — and enjoys a spot with plenty of indirect sunlight and high humidity, image 68

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — the Crossandra thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub for full or half or shade

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — scientifically known as Crossandra infundibuliformis; or as an accent in mixed beds.<br><br>For optimal care

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub with orange blooms; typically growing 1 to 3 feet tall and about 1 to 2 feet wide, image 80

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — is a vibrant tropical perennial that can add a flush of lively color to any landscape design, image 62

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright, image 55

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — This plant has a modest size

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — which makes it a perfect choice for garden nooks that need a splash of color

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