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The tag on this said sun. I got 2 and the one I put in the sun fried and shriveled. The much more shady one was great! The push-up pop orange flowers really POP in a shadow.


No idea how that alleged cultivar differs from the species:
Firecracker Flower (Crossandra infundibuliformis)

This cute little plant seems to do well in both exposures, but doesn't get big enough to be a focal point in a big pot:


Bright shade is enough to get great colors on various Alternantheras:


This looks interesting all year, then the blooms are "wow!". Should be fine outside all year where you are.



This is great, if you can find it:


Close cousin of Coleus: