🌸 Crossandra ‘Orange Marmalade’ – 4.5” Pot 🌸 (The Firecracker Flower with Southern Charm)

Add a spark of sunshine to your porch, garden, or entryway with the radiant Crossandra, lovingly called the Firecracker Flower. In a 4.5” pot, it may be small, but this beauty knows how to shine. With its bright, apricot-orange blooms and glossy green leaves, it’s the kind of plant that quietly turns heads—graceful, colorful, and full of cheerful personality.

At Wrights Market, we love the way Crossandra adds warmth and welcome to any space, like a front porch hug or a fresh pitcher of sweet tea on a summer day.

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A Little History & Meaning

Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, Crossandra has long been treasured for its vivid blooms and cultural significance—often used in garlands and ceremonies as a symbol of grace and joy. In southern gardens, it’s an unexpected gem that thrives in warmth and gives generously all season long.

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Size & Growth

• Mature Height: 12–24 inches

• Spread: 12–18 inches

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and refined

• Bloom Time: Spring through fall (and even longer indoors!)

• Bloom Color: Fiery coral-orange, like a Georgia sunset

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Where It Grows Best

• Zones: 9–11 (treat as an annual or overwinter indoors in cooler zones)

• Sunlight: Bright, indirect light to morning sun

• Perfect For: Porch pots, cottage borders, and bringing a cheerful color pop to shady nooks

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Care Instructions

• Water: Keep soil lightly moist—do not let it fully dry out

• Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer for continuous blooms

• Pruning: Light pinching encourages a fuller plant

• Bonus Tip: Crossandra loves humidity—mist occasionally or keep near other plants for a lush, vibrant look

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Pairs Beautifully With…

Create a charming container or garden vignette by pairing Crossandra with:

• Impatiens – Soft, shaded companions that echo its gentle southern energy
• Dusty Miller – Silvery foliage that makes those orange blooms pop
• Coleus (shade varieties) – Rich contrast and playful patterns
• Ferns – For texture and an old-soul feel that pairs perfectly with porches and wicker chairs
• Begonias – Add more bloom power while keeping the tone tender and welcoming

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Why We Love It at Wrights Market

Crossandra is like that sweet aunt who always brings a smile—gentle, dependable, and quietly full of life. It doesn’t need the spotlight to be special—it is the charm. And just like our small-town roots, it thrives in community, color, and kindness.

Whether you’re gifting it or growing it, Crossandra is a celebration of simple beauty and heartfelt Southern living.

Tuck one into your garden or container and watch your space bloom with joy, grace, and a touch of firecracker flair. 💛