Hamelia patens (Fire Bush) - Image 20

Botanical name: Hamelia patens

Common names: Fire Bush, Firecracker Plant

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Florida

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Hamelia patens (Fire Bush) orange red tubular flower close up on green foliage background
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Hamelia patens - Fire Bush

5164 Hamelia patens - Fire Bush

Fire Bush, full size variety. Grows into a small tree. Small, tubular red-orange flowers. Pruning inhibits the blooms, which appear at the ends of the branches. One of the best butterfly attractors.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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