Spigelia marilandica ‘Little Redhead’
Blooming Time
June
July
August
Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Moderate Shade
A superior selection of an underused species, ‘Little Redhead’ forms robust upright clumps of leafy unbranched stems adorned with clusters of rich scarlet, bright yellow centered tubular flowers. Sprays of these blossoms begin during early summer and continue until fall. An unusually bright flowering plant, for sun or shade, `Little Redhead’ is sure to become a favorite. Use it along woodland borders, or in mixed beds with any number of companions
Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Red
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
1½' to 2'
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Hummingbird
Butterflies
Bees
Large Area
Small Area
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Native Cultivar
Features
Clusters of rich scarlet, bright yellow centered, tubular flowers, an unusually bright flowering plant for shade! Native Cultivar.
Landscape Value
Use along woodland borders or in mixed beds with any number of companions.
Care
Watering:
'Little Redhead' Indian Pink is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Little Redhead' Indian Pink is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Little Redhead' Indian Pink should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
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