{"product_id":"crossandra-orange-marmalade-1-gallon","title":"Crossandra 'Orange Marmalade' – 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a burst of tropical color to your garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossandra 'Orange Marmalade'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! This beautiful evergreen shrub produces clusters of vibrant apricot-orange blooms that brighten shaded gardens from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate spring through fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with flowers appearing nearly year-round in frost-free climates. Its glossy deep green foliage creates a lush backdrop, making it just as attractive when not in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Southern gardens, patios, containers, or mixed landscape beds, Crossandra attracts butterflies while providing months of continuous color with very little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 feet tall and wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morning sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9–11 (protect from frost)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring through fall, with extended blooming in warm climates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright apricot-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, in warm climates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emorning sun and afternoon shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or filtered sunlight. Plant in rich, well-drained soil amended with organic matter. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply 2–3 inches of mulch, keeping it a few inches away from the base of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil consistently moist, especially during hot summer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly until established, then as needed during dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed in spring and midsummer with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect from freezing temperatures, as Crossandra is frost-sensitive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune lightly in early spring to maintain a full, compact shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its cheerful blooms, tropical foliage, and long flowering season, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossandra 'Orange Marmalade'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an easy way to add vibrant color and Southern charm to your landscape or patio all season long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oelschig Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49500126904472,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5770\/6136\/files\/70bbaeeb-fa70-4c83-aa20-5b3f63101509.png?v=1784296227","url":"https:\/\/www.wright-market.com\/products\/crossandra-orange-marmalade-1-gallon","provider":"Wright's Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}