Spigelia 'Rajin Cajun'

Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun': Bold Heat, Woodland Rhythm

Blazing with colour and full of native charm, Spigelia 'Ragin Cajun' takes the woodland classic to new heights with more vigorous growth and brighter, longer-lasting blooms. Vivid red, tubular flowers with flared yellow tips rise above dark green foliage from late spring into summer, often reblooming with consistent moisture. Its upright, clump-forming habit and hummingbird-magnet blooms make it a standout in part-sun to shaded beds, adding vertical interest and fiery energy where colour is often limited.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Bright red with yellow flaring tips
• Flowering Period: Late spring to midsummer, with rebloom potential
• Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped, lush
• Sunlight Requirements: Part sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Ragin Cajun' brings dazzling vertical colour to woodland edges, pollinator borders, and native plantings. More vigorous than older forms, it naturalizes well in moist soils and draws hummingbirds with its vivid flowers. Its tidy habit and reblooming potential make it a strong performer in semi-shaded beds looking for summer impact and ecological value.

Companion Plants: Pair Spigelia 'Ragin Cajun' with the soft gold blooms and blush centres of Heliopsis 'Touch of Blush', the arching blue-green blades of Carex 'Blue Zinger', and the wide, velvety foliage of Heuchera 'Autumn Bride' for a shade-to-part-sun combination rich in texture, colour, and pollinator appeal.

Care Instructions: Plant in part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Deadhead lightly to encourage rebloom. Cut back in fall or early spring once dormant. Protect from prolonged drought for best flowering performance.

History: A vigorous hybrid of Spigelia marilandica, 'Ragin Cajun' was selected for enhanced size, floriferousness, and adaptability. It retains the native appeal of the species with a bolder garden presence—perfect for modern shade plantings.

Final Thoughts: With fiery flowers and woodland grace, Spigelia 'Ragin Cajun' brings excitement to shady spaces—proving that part shade can still sizzle with colour and pollinator power.