Spigelia 'Little Redhead'
"Woodland pinkroot"
Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description
Stop and admire a sight which is rarely seen—it's Spigelia 'Little Redhead' in all its fiery glory! This incredibly beautiful plant is native to certain parts of America where it can be seen in the wild growing around woodlands. Arched sprays of red flowers sit at the top of tall, upright stems. Each fluted bloom of this little redhead is yellow on the inside and, from above, the pointed petals look like stars. If this plant, also known as woodland pinkroot, makes your green fingers tingle, don't deny them the excitement of cultivating this outrageously impressive (and hard to come by) perennial in your own garden!
Spigelia 'Little Redhead' needs to be planted in a space which has rich, free draining soil which remains reliably moist through the growing season. It likes full sun but will happily tolerate a little shade too. If you don't have the perfect soil for this plant in your garden, the good news is that you can also grow it in a large container with compost. Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' is a half hardy perennial, which means that it will grow back in future years if it is thickly mulched or, if in a pot, tucked into a sheltered part of the garden for winter.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'
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Flower colour
Red, yellow
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
4 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Cottage gardens
Coastal gardens
Exotic gardens
Large containers
Water gardens
Cut flower gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Spigelia 'Little Redhead' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Woodland pinkroot" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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