This is absolutely THE, #1 annual flower (in zone 5b) for a full sun pot, planter, or basket, if you want hummingbirds. There are other annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that hummingbirds like. Salvia, Hyssop, Lantana, Columbine, Red Buckeye, Honeysuckle, Trumpet Vine, and many others. It's ironic that they call them Cigar plants, because I think the hummingbirds must be addicted to the taste of these. They really do earn the "hummingbird magnet" moniker. Use these to draw hummingbirds to your yard. Then add to them with sugar water feeders, shallow bird baths, and other flowers and bushes to attract even more. And before you know it, your place will be a constant hangout for the beautiful hovering birds.
Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant Cuphea hybrid
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18 - 28 Inches12 - 18 Inches12 - 24 Inches46cm - 71cm30cm - 46cm30cm - 61cmFeatures
Abundant yellow orange flowers all season long; loves the heat and loved by hummingbirds
Award WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 28 Inches 46cm - 71cmSpacing:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpread:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:orange with red and yellow highlightsFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Vermillionaire®, like all Cuphea is a heat lover and will do best in warm gardens with bright light. Always keep this plant in full sun for best flowering and to avoid it stretching in the shade.
Keep moist throughout the growing season, regular fertilizing will keep it full and constantly flowering. Once established Vermillionaire™ does not require a lot of water, but water regularly until it has grown a bit.
This plant is a perennial in USDA zones 8 and higher, but should be considered an annual in colder climates. If you are in a marginally hardy area, an application of light mulch (like pine needles) about 6 inches deep and a foot wide. When the threat of frost is past, remove the layer of mulch. The plant should not be cut back in the winter. If it has dead plant material or is leggy in spring, you can trim it back once new growth begins.
Great hummingbird attractor! They love this plant, one of their preferred plants in most gardens.
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