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Posted 05/21/2023 in Annual

Cuphea 'Vermillionaire'

Cuphea 'Vermillionaire' features red tubular flowers turning yellow and white towards the tip blooming all season long. The summertime favorite loves the heat and loved by hummingbirds. In cooler climates it is often grown as an annual or as a houseplant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cuphea 'Vermillionaire'
Common Name
Large Firecracker Plant
Planting Zone
Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
1.5- 2.5 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Potential Pests
Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, powdery mildew, leaf spot, and root rot

Plant Story

Cuphea 'Vermillionaire' features red tubular flowers turning yellow and white towards the tip blooming all season long. The summertime favorite loves the heat and loved by hummingbirds. In cooler climates it is often grown as an annual or as a houseplant.

Special Care Instructions

Grown as an annual or houseplant. Tolerates high heat and part shade.

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