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 10–11Climate Subtropical

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub with orange blooms

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — orange flowers in the garden

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — it is important to protect it from the harsh midday sun

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — so partial shade locations are optimal

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) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet; or salmon-colored

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

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Ideal for garden beds or containers, image 32

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) — This perennial shines with high humidity and temperatures above 60°F; orange flowers in the garden

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

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

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — this lush plant boasts glossy green leaves and a profusion of bright orange; the Crossandra thrives best in

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Originating from South India and Sri Lanka; its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to

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

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — is a vibrant tropical perennial that can add a flush of lively color to any landscape design; shrub with

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) — or as an accent in mixed beds.<br><br>For optimal care; while it's a heat-loving species

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — This plant has a modest size; the Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color

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

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — and enjoys a spot with plenty of indirect sunlight and high humidity, image 41

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — typically growing 1 to 3 feet tall and about 1 to 2 feet wide; is a vibrant tropical perennial that can add

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — it is important to protect it from the harsh midday sun, image 50

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

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