Proven Winners® Little Redhead Indian Pink
Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Proven Winners® Little Redhead Indian Pink highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 5-9
Red & Yellow Curiosity Little Redhead Indian Pink!
- Fiery Red & Yellow Flowers
- Deep-Green Wedge-Shaped Foliage
- Sprays of Upright Blooms!
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Hardy Perennial Native Selection
- Unique Cut Flower & Container Plant!
Like nothing the neighbors have! This underused perennial will surprise you with incredibly bold blooms and hardy growth!
Also known as Woodland Pinkroot, the Proven Winners® Little Redhead Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead') is a standout native cultivar! With hardy adaptability, it's a wonder you don't see it in gardens everywhere!
Fantastic upright wedge-shaped foliage boasts brilliantly colored, tubular red blooms with yellow tips and star-shaped openings! Long-blooming throughout summer, the profuse blooms call bees and butterflies, as well as hummingbirds from afar!
These clumping, upright perennials handle a wide range of growing zones from USDA 5 to 9 and stay smaller than their larger Indian Pink cousins!
How to Use Little Redhead Indian Pink In The Landscape
Found along Eastern US streambanks and dappled woodlands, Indian Pink is nothing like traditional English Garden Pink! With a fiery color display and upright form, these are stand-out and stand-up specimen plantings! Spreading by way of underground roots that won't get into trouble, this new and improved cultivar makes easy garden focal points that turn heads!
The fiery color creates a modern and formal, upright texture for standout specimens and Container thrillers! Add Little Redhead to Pollinator borders for your beneficial insects, and it's a must-have for cut flower gardens so you can fill your vases with curious blooms!
Shady Perennial beds and Eclectic Cottage gardens gain unique esthetic! Dramatic color for focal points and curb appeal!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Full sun tolerant in cooler zones of 5-9, these tough perennials appreciate afternoon shade in the warmer climates.
Easy to grow in average moisture and access to consistent watering, Indian Pink is very low maintenance! Plant with NatureHills.com Root Booster for lifelong root system support in a site with well-drained organically rich, fertile soil provides the best results. Prune back in the late winter or early spring. Deadhead after the flowers fade to clean up the plants and divide these perennials every 3-5 years to keep them growing vigorously.
Compact, showy, and unexpected! The Proven Winners® Little Redhead Indian Pink is certainly nothing anyone else on the block has! Add unique curb appeal and dramatic color this year! Call Nature Hills today!
