Crossandra ‘Florida Sunset’
Crossandra ‘Florida Sunset’ is a tropical flowering plant known for its vibrant orange to peach-colored blooms that fade to soft pink as they mature. This variety thrives in partial shade and is perfect for adding a burst of color to shady garden spotscomma-sign containerscomma-sign or patios. It’s ideal for subtropical and tropical climates and blooms profusely throughout the warmer monthscomma-sign providing continuous color to outdoor spaces.
Specs
Sunset Color for Cool Garden Corners
Crossandra ‘Florida Sunset’ produces soft orange-to-peach flowers that fade into warm pink, mimicking the hues of a summer sky. With its lush green foliage and compact form, it’s perfect for shaded beds, balconies, or containers needing a soft splash of color.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Bushy and compact
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11 (annual in cooler zones)
Temperature: Thrives in 60–85°F
Color: Peach to pink blooms with dark green foliage
Light Requirement: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
Water Needs: Moderate
Crossandra ‘Florida Sunset’ produces soft orange-to-peach flowers that fade into warm pink, mimicking the hues of a summer sky. With its lush green foliage and compact form, it’s perfect for shaded beds, balconies, or containers needing a soft splash of color.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Bushy and compact
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11 (annual in cooler zones)
Temperature: Thrives in 60–85°F
Color: Peach to pink blooms with dark green foliage
Light Requirement: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
Water Needs: Moderate
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Bushy
Mature Height:
SMALL (12 to 24 inches)
USDA Zone:
Tropical/Subtropical (Zones 10 and up)
Temperature:
Moderate Climate
Color:
Pink
Light Requirement:
Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes