Firebush

$1699
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Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a Florida-friendly shrub known for its bright red to orange tubular flowers and soft green foliage. Widely used in North Florida landscapes, firebush works well as an accent, hedge, or wildlife plant and is valued for its long bloom season and adaptability.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then occasional watering
• Pruning: Prune to shape or reduce size; blooms on new growth
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Native perennial shrub
  • USDA Zone
    8 - 11
  • Origin
    Native to Florida, the Caribbean, and the tropical Americas
  • Toxicity
    Non-toxic
  • Mature Height
    8-12 ft
  • Mature Width
    6-10 ft
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy and loamy soils
  • Spacing
    4-6 ft
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Moderate
  • Cold Tolerance
    Moderate
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Spring through fall
  • Flower Color
    Red | Orange
  • Stem Color
    Green to reddish
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Firebush
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Firebush

From $1699

Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a Florida-friendly shrub known for its bright red to orange tubular flowers and soft green foliage. Widely used in North Florida landscapes, firebush works well as an accent, hedge, or wildlife plant and is valued for its long bloom season and adaptability.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then occasional watering
• Pruning: Prune to shape or reduce size; blooms on new growth
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring

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