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Crossandra 'Apricot Sun'

Also Known As

  • Apricot Sun Firecracker Flower
  • Crossandra

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Crossandra 'Apricot Sun' plant details

Crossandra 'Apricot Sun' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crossandra 'Apricot Sun'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crossandra 'Apricot Sun'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of widely flaring soft orange blooms are borne throughout the year and are held above and among the rich deep green foliage on an upright to spreading herbaceous tropical. Crossandras are excellent for mixed containers and in the garden for bright color in shaded areas where they often flower until frost. If kept from freezing temperatures they can easily reach 3-4' high or can easily be pruned to keep them in bounds. They can tolerate full sun but at least here in the hot South they have a tendency to curl their leave on the hottest days and do not perform as well. Crossandra infundibuliformis is listed as an Outstanding Indoor Plant by Texas A&M for more info follow this hyperlink: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/interiorscape/Crossandra_infundibulif.html

Gardening facts about Crossandra 'Apricot Sun' plant

How to Grow Crossandra 'Apricot Sun'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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