- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 24 - 28 Inches
- Mature Spread 20 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
When the Little Redhead Indian Pink is grown en masse and blooms, it really is a sight to believe. The botanically named Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' is a stunning native wildflower that produces crimson-red tubular flowers with buttery yellow interiors. Several flowers bloom per each upright stalk during spring and summer. Bright, glossy green, ovate foliage with pointed ends gives the plants more texture and offsets the colorful blooms. This beautiful plant requires little care but offers bold style to an outdoor area. If you want to attract hummingbirds, this perennial will certainly help as Little Red Head is a great source of nectar.
This Indian Pink is hardy and suitable for growing in zones 5 to 9. Naturally found along streams and woodland margins, this perennial is ideal for growing in borders, in a container or as a cut flower. Include the Little Redhead Indian Pink in a mixed bed or create a one-of-a-kind mass planting. The tall flowering stalks add height to a border or work well as a thriller in a container. As a North American native, the Little Redhead Indian Pink thrives with little care once acclimated and is a great wildlife-friendly perennial for some early summer color.
Little Red Head Indian Pink Care
Little Redhead is versatile and flowers well in full sun to partial shade, allowing for flexible placement options in a landscape. It prefers fertile, free-draining, and slightly acidic soil that is kept on the moist side. For the best show of blooms come June, use a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and start the growing season strong. After planting, regular irrigation is needed on an ongoing basis to maintain a healthy root system. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and give the soil a nutritional boost.
Care is simple for Little Redhead; cut back and remove its stems after the first frost. Deadhead the flowers to encourage a second flush of blooms. When grown in a container, Little Red Head will require more frequent watering than when grown directly in the ground.
Little Redhead Indian Pink Spacing
Once mature, Little Redhead Indian Pink can grow to an eventual 24-28 inches high and 20-24 inches wide. For the best effect, plant Spigelia marilandica in a group with a spacing of 18-20 inches apart.
Little Redhead Indian Pink Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 28 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 20 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Little Red Head Indian Pink |
| Other Name(s): Little Red Head Indian Pink |
| Scientific Name: Spigelia m. 'Little Redhead' |
- SKU:
- 1231010937-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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