What sets Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker (Cuphea hybrid) apart is its abundant, tubular flowers in a striking red-orange color that resemble firecrackers, hence its captivating name. This stunning, relatively new hybrid variety of Cuphea, a genus of flowering plants native to the Americas, blooms continuously from late spring through fall, providing a long-lasting display of vibrant color in your garden. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens.
This compact, mounding plant typically grows 18-28 inches tall and wide, making it a perfect choice for containers, hanging baskets, borders, or mass plantings. Vermillionaire Large Firecracker is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, thriving in sunny locations but also tolerating some light shade.
One of the best features of Vermillionaire Large Firecracker is that it does not require deadheading to continue blooming, ensuring a stunning display of color with minimal effort. However, if the plants start becoming leggy, deadheading can help maintain a more compact shape.
When it comes to care, Vermillionaire plants do best with consistently moist soil; however, they are forgiving if you miss one or two waterings. If grown in southern gardens, the plant should not be cut back in the winter. If grown as an annual in northern gardens, it should be discarded after the plant dies for the winter.
If you're looking to attract hummingbirds and add vibrant, long-lasting color to your outdoor spaces, Vermillionaire Large Firecracker is an excellent choice.
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