Professional Growing Information I succeeded in keeping it alive, and for part of the winter it thrived, in the spare bedroom, south window. It even came into healthy bloom! Then whiteflies woke up and found it, and it was in trouble. Before taking it outside this season I cut off most of the branches (leaves were mostly dead anyway) and the whiteflies were evidently without food, so they mostly disappeared. It's recovering outside now, in June. The night temps have finally stopped falling into the 40's, so I am not hauling it inside the garage at night. (Don't know how much cold it can take.) But it's on track to have a good season! I had tried Neem oil on it, but that doesn't last, and I don't trust it to be good for the plant.
Exposure
- Sun
The 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).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
18 - 28"
Spread
12 - 24"
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Details
Features
Garden VALEDICTORIAN.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 InchesSpacing:12 - 18 InchesSpread:12 - 24 InchesFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:orange with red and yellow highlightsFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance 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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21 Reviews
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Sharon Sivertsen, Illinois, United States, 2 weeks ago
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So I grow this plant Vermillionaire or David Verity every year. This one is more available. I think David Verity is larger and more vigorous for me but they are both beautiful plants. I grow this in large containers for hummingbirds. It is one of the top hummingbird plants in my yard during fall migration. It is a reliable and easy plant to grow that is always full of flowers. Also as long as you do not let it go bone dry it is reasonably easy to overwinter small plants.
Randall Benson, Minnesota, United States, 7 weeks ago -
Great for large containers or landscape border. Good pollinator plant, lots of bright flowers, works on drip in xeriscape.
Sue Metzner, Arizona, United States, 12 weeks ago -
I planted this in a raised bed, a planter and a windowbox. They grew okay but didn't draw as much attention as my salvias. I also planted them in my son's garden in Maryland with the same results. I'll plant just a couple this year as a novelty.
Anna Gadd, Pennsylvania, United States, 15 weeks ago -
I use a lot of different plants to attract hummingbirds that are high in nectar. This plant is their favorite ... which makes it one of my favorites!!! So easy to grow ~ flowers all season continuing on past migration. I am adding this plant to my planning board for next year and every year!!!!!! <3 !!!!
Mary Nass, Wisconsin, United States, 38 weeks ago -
I live in NH and we had a cooler but dry summer. I had put the plants in both 12 " hanging planters and 24 "" wide 24" deep pots. The ones in the planters hardly grew but the ones in pots are about 30" tall in a very full bush with loads of flowers. Bother the Hummingbirds and Hummingbird moths like them. I will get more next year but stick with either raised planting beds or large pots.
Don Armstrong, New Hampshire, United States, 40 weeks ago -
Talk about a hummingbird attractant! I've never seen a hummingbird before and I planted these as my center plant in pots with petunias. Just had my second hummingbird sighting! I'm over the moon excited! Will for sure be planting these again! Would love to see these in other colors as well!
Shelby, Illinois, United States, 44 weeks ago -
I bought this plant for the 1st time in May. Paid about $3 or $4 at Lowes. Planted it in a hanging basket and hung it on my deck. It is the BEST plant for attracting hummingbirds - much better than trumpet vine. I see hummingbirds feeding daily. I hope I can find it next year, because I want to buy enough for 3 hanging baskets.
Sharon, Maryland, United States, 47 weeks ago -
Like previous reviewers have said, hummingbirds cannot get enough of this plant! They grew very well on my sunny deck in large containers. These ever blooming vibrant flowers will be the main attraction in most of my flower pots this year!
Barb, North Dakota, United States, 2 years ago -
Like previous reviewers have said, hummingbirds cannot get enough of this plant! They grew very well on my sunny deck in large containers. These ever blooming vibrant flowers will be the main attraction in most of my flower pots this year!
Barb, North Dakota, United States, 2 years ago
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