Large Firecracker Plant 'Vermillionaire', Vermillionaire Cuphea
Noted for its dense floral display, Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’ (Large Firecracker Plant) is a compact, well branched perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of tubular bright orange flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Rich in nectar, the blossoms are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Blooming freely all season, this Cuphea has a mounding habit and a pretty foliage of lance-shaped, slightly glossy, deep green leaves. Easy to grow, heat and drought tolerant, disease resistant, it is a terrific addition to sunny garden beds and containers where it creates a dazzling display through the summer.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Common names | Cuphea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Common names | Cuphea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’ (Large Firecracker Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’ (Large Firecracker Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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