Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Winter heath
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
आबोली
In German
Alpine Heath
Kracher-Blume
In French
Alpine Heath
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
flor petardo
In Greek
Alpine Heath
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
flor foguete
In Polish
Alpine Heath
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Alpini Heath
flos Firecracker
Family
Ericaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower
Care of Alpine Heath and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.