'Fusion of Fire' Oredenia
Perennial
- Dazzling pink flower clusters in spring with a firey fall display!
- Perfect for brightening shady areas.
- Large and in charge foliage with 12" leaves.
- Zones: 5-8, 14" tall and 24" wide at maturity, part-sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (< 4 hours sun)
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Description
In the landscape, 'Fusion of Fire' shows off its soft pink blooms and firey red foliage which means this perennial provides long-lasting interest in the garden beyond just one season. With cooler fall weather, watch as the red leaves become more enhanced in color! Commonly used in borders, containers, and edging, Oredenia does well in gardens with filtered sun or afternoon shade to support vigorous flowering. Its blooms will dazzle various areas and complement most plants with similar light and soil requirements.
Details
Common name: Oredenia
Zone: 5-8
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 14” X 24”
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Early spring, mid spring
Features: Specimen, container plant, fall color, low maintenance, rare & unusual
Uses: Accents, alpine and rock gardens, borders, containers, edging, ground cover, massing, small spaces, under planting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (< 4 hours sun)
Water: Average to moist. Keeping this plant too dry will cause it to enter dormancy prematurely and you'll miss out on the spectacular autumn show.
Spacing: 2’- 2.5’
Fertilizing: Apply compost or aged manure in spring to increase organic matter content and provide a nitrogen boost.
Winterizing: Winter mulching will prevent the freezing and thawing that can heave plants roots.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back the entire flower stalk after flowering to put the plants energy into growing more leaves.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.