Crossandra infundibuliformis
firecracker flower
An erect evergreen sub-shrub with lance-shaped leaves and yellow or orange-red flowers 3cm across in a dense cone-like spike, borne from spring to autumn

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Orange Red | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Orange Red | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Crossandra are evergreen perennials or shrubs with paired or whorled lance-shaped leaves and cone-like terminal flower spikes with prominent bracts and salver-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S India, Sri Lanka
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in a very warm frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based compost in full light from autumn to spring and filtered light in summer. Pinch out growing points when young to encourage bushy growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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