Orange Marmalade Crossandra Shrub

‘Orange Marmalade’ is a tropical Crossandra with glossy green leaves and bright orange flower spikes. Sakata’s cultivar guide describes its late-summer and early-autumn color and use in patio planters, while [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/crossandra-infundibuliformis/common-name/crossandra/) lists the cultivar among Crossandra varieties. ## Flowers and placement Use this selection in mixed containers, patio pots, or a warm garden bed. It flowers in bright conditions and can keep its blooms attractive indoors as well as outside. Sakata lists the plant as suitable for sunny or shady places and notes its tolerance of heat and humidity. ## Growing conditions Grow Crossandra in warm conditions with moist, well-drained soil. It is a tropical perennial that performs outdoors in warm regions but needs protection from cold elsewhere. Exact-cultivar supplier size ranges vary: Sakata’s production guide lists 35–50 cm height and 25–35 cm width, while [George Didden Greenhouses](https://georgedidden.com/plant-name/Crossandra-infundibuliformis-Orange-Marmalade) lists 18–24 in for both and [Lucas Greenhouses](https://www.lucasgreenhouses.com/plant/Crossandra-infundibuliformis-Orange-Marmalade) lists 12–24 in and names Sakata as breeder. ## Maintenance Keep the potting mix evenly moist but not waterlogged. Pinch or trim spent flower stems to encourage fresh growth and more blooms. Protect the plant when temperatures approach the low 50s °F, since cold can cause leaf drop.