- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 24 - 28 Inches
- Mature Spread 20 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
The Little Redhead Indian Pink or Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' is a beautiful plant that requires little care but offers bold style to an outdoor area. The tubular flowers are bright red and possess 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.
Include the Little Redhead Spigelia in a mixed bed or create a one-of-a-kind mass planting. The tall flowering stalks add height to a border or work as a thriller in a container. As a North American native, the Little Redhead Indian Pink thrives with little care once acclimated. Grow this perennial in zones 5 through 9.
Little Redhead Spigelia Care
The Little Redhead Spigelia is adaptable and can grow in full to part sun, allowing for flexible placement options in a landscape. Plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water when the soil is dry, and be mindful that container-grown plants need water more often. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and give the soil a nutritional boost. Use a slow-release fertilizer in the spring to start the growing season strong.
Deadhead the flowers to encourage a second flush of blooms. Trim growth to ground level after the first frost.
Little Redhead Spigelia Spacing
Little Redhead Spigelia grows 24 to 28 inches tall and 20 to 24 inches wide. Space plants 20 to 24 inches apart to create a full planting.
Little Redhead Spigelia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 28 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 20 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 20 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Red and Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Late Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Containers, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Little Redhead Spigelia |
| Other Name(s): Indian pink |
| Scientific Name: Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' |
- SKU:
- SPILR123
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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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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