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Firecracker Flower - Buy 5, Get 5 Free!
A Hummingbird Favorite!
Hummingbirds love this unusual flower and so will you! Buds pop out of a central stalk to form bright crimson, tube-shaped flowers with green and yellow tips. When planted in full sun, you can expect up to 25 individual blooms per stem. Firecracker Flower is just right for borders and works well with other low-growing perennials.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Early summer
Height: 24-30"
Zones: 6-9
Size: 5+ cm bulbs
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| Botanical Name: |
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Dichelostemma ida-maia |
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| Form: |
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Bulb |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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24 - 30" |
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| Spread: |
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1" - 2" |
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| Spacing: |
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4" - 6" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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6 - 9 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Narrow grass-like basal foliage, 3" - 6" long |
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| Flower Form: |
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Narrow 1" tubes held in terminal clusters |
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| Flower Color: |
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Brilliant crimson blossoms with a greenish-yellow tip. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early summer |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Plant 3-4" deep and 6" apart in well drained soil. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained. Prefers a high sand or gravel content in the soil to insure good drainage. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Fast once established |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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This exotic looking species has recently been introduced to the market (before 1999). Very nice bulb for a border, especially when planted with other low growing perennials. Up to 20-25 flowers on one stem. |
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| Pruning: |
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None |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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n/a |
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| Additional Information: |
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Found in open grassy area of redwood and evergreen forests in the Pacific coastal region |
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