General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
Vine
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 10b
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| Plant Height: |
8 - 10 feet |
| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Red
Other: Scarlet, Reddish-orange
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
1"-2"
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| Flower Time: |
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
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| Uses: |
Suitable as Annual
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Hummingbirds
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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- Brazilian Firecracker Vine
Posted by
Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Aug 20, 2012 9:42 PM concerning plant:
This is my second year growing it and not only do I love it, but more importantly, the hummingbirds love it! Wish I had discovered it years ago!
Easy to grow! I have it growing on a simple 'tomato plant enclosure' (that I bought for this type of plant instead - look at my photos) that you can find at HD and Walmart. I deadhead faded flowers and try to guide the stems around the posts during the growing season. I grow it in a 20" or larger container, but I'm guessing a 16" container might be ok too.
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