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Firecracker Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker'

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Overview

Fire Snapdragon, Gambelia speciosa 'Firecracker', is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 3-4 feet high and 3-4 feet wide. Boasting tubular scarlet flowers, it blooms from spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil in USDA zones 7-10. Its evergreen foliage and upright habit make it an excellent accent for water-wise gardens. Space plants approximately 36 inches apart for optimal growth and impact.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Temperate
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 3-4 feet high and 3-4 feet wide
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Boasting tubular scarlet flowers, it blooms from spring through fall, attracting hummingbirdsFirecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil in USDA zones 7-10Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Its evergreen foliage and upright habit make it an excellent accent for water-wise gardensFirecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Space plants approximately 36 inches apart for optimal growth and impactFirecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — commonly known as the Fire SnapdragonFirecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — is an eye-catching perennial that provides a burst of vivid color to any landscape design+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 3-4 feet high and 3-4 feet wide
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Boasting tubular scarlet flowers, it blooms from spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil in USDA zones 7-10
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Its evergreen foliage and upright habit make it an excellent accent for water-wise gardens
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Space plants approximately 36 inches apart for optimal growth and impact
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — commonly known as the Fire Snapdragon
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — is an eye-catching perennial that provides a burst of vivid color to any landscape design
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — this robust plant is well-suited to USDA zones 7 through 10
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — thriving in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — the Fire Snapdragon reaches heights of 3 to 4 feet with an approximate spread of 3 feet
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — offering a substantial visual impact.<br><br>This flamboyant plant is celebrated for its long
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — which spans from late spring through fall
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — showcasing tube-shaped flowers of a brilliant red hue that act as a magnet for hummingbirds and
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — The blossoms contrast strikingly with the plant's glossy, dark green lance-shaped leaves
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — The foliage can be up to 3 inches long
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — Fire Snapdragons require well-draining soil and should be watered regularly
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — creating a dense backdrop for the vibrant inflorescences.<br><br>For optimal growth

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