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Hummingbird Bush

Dicliptera Suberecta

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Overview

The Hummingbird Bush, Dicliptera suberecta, is a perennial favorite, notable for its velvety, gray-green foliage and tubular, orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in zones 7-10, reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches. Ideal for xeriscapes, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–10Type Shrub
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — shrub with orange and red blooms
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — orange and red flowers in the garden; this drought-tolerant plant thrives in zones 7-10Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — known botanically as Dicliptera suberecta; blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual, image 47Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — This shrub-like plant typically reaches about 18 to 24 inches in height and spreads to about the same in widthHummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — These nectar-rich blossomsHummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — making it a suitable candidate for xeriscaping or garden areas with low water availability; orange-red flowers thatHummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — These nectar-rich blossoms; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 51+67

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Acanthaceae

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Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — shrub with orange and red blooms
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — orange and red flowers in the garden; this drought-tolerant plant thrives in zones 7-10
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — known botanically as Dicliptera suberecta; blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual, image 47
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — This shrub-like plant typically reaches about 18 to 24 inches in height and spreads to about the same in width
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — These nectar-rich blossoms
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — making it a suitable candidate for xeriscaping or garden areas with low water availability; orange-red flowers that
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — These nectar-rich blossoms; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 51
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — Dicliptera suberecta is not only an attractive plant for client gardens but is also low-maintenance; hardy in USDA
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches; it requires full sun to partial shade, image 44
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — arranged in upright inflorescences
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual interest; shrub with orange and red blooms
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — gray-green foliage and tubular; reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches, image 41
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — This shrub-like plant typically reaches about 18 to 24 inches in height and spreads to about the same in, image 48
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — shrub with orange and red blooms; accentuated by its velvety texture
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — This shrub-like plant typically reaches about 18 to 24 inches in height and spreads to about the same in width; are
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — shrub for full or half
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — known botanically as Dicliptera suberecta; blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual interest
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — it requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in zones 7-10
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual interest
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies; this shrub-like plant typically reaches about 18 to 24 inches in height
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual interest; shrub with orange and red blooms, image 46
Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches; it requires full sun to partial shade and
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