Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’

Name: Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
SKU: 225830
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Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’ in a 2 litre nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' is a cultivar of Lysimachia ciliata, also known as Fringed Loosestrife, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Primulaceae family, native to North America. The cultivar 'Firecracker' is known for its bright yellow tubular flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer and its glossy purple leaves. The plant typically reaches a height width of around 0.5m at maturity. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. This cultivar is a popular choice for adding color in the garden and it's also great for use in borders, rock gardens, and as a specimen plant. It's also good for attracting pollinators and butterflies.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Loosestrife 'Firecracker'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:The name Lysimachia comes from the Greek words "lysios" meaning "loose" and "mache" meaning "battle" because of its believed medicinal properties?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' thrives in wet or damp soil with decent drainage or in poorly draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' should be cut back after it finishes flowering will promote growth the following year by redirecting energy from seed production and foliage maintenance to root growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' can have problems with slugs and snails, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is not considered to be toxic.