Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Leaves: | Other: Shiny |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Flower Time: | Summer Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable as Annual |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Other info: Exploding seed pods, hence common name Firecracker Flower (or plant). |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
piksihk | On December 6, 2019 | Seeds sown frt bed; (behind cosmos/sprinkler) |