Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Watermelon' ~ Watermelon Crossandra Size:10-CT FLAT Its leaves emerge in spring

Its leaves emerge in spring with a vibrant crimson color

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The round-lobed leaves are a rich purple with dark veins and can earn a silvery overlay

followed by attractive pinkish-red fruit in the fall

Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Watermelon' ~ Watermelon Crossandra Size:10-CT FLAT Its leaves emerge in springWatermelon Crossandra is a tropical annual subshrub with upright stems and glossy dark green foliage. The clusters of large soft orange flowers bloom at the top of the upright raceme throughout summer until the first frost. Best bloom with high humidity in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Annual Origins: India and Sri Lanka Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5' 2 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Orange