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Firecracker Bush

Hamelia Patens

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Overview

The Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens), a vibrant perennial shrub, features tubular orange-red blossoms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it typically reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide. This hardy plant, suitable for zones 8-11, offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and blossoms, peaking in summer and fall. It requires moderate watering and well-drained soil, adding exotic flair to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it typically reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rubiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — naturalistic feel to garden spaces.<br><br>Its elongated; the Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens), image 71
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — resembling flickering flames; it requires well-draining soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once, image 74
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — black fruits are a favorite for birds; shrub for full or half, image 75
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — while the nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies; it requires moderate, image 76
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — displaying the best color in brighter conditions; shrub with orange and red blooms, image 79
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — combined with its moderate growth rate and relatively pest-free nature; naturalistic feel to garden, image 81
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — consider its use as a specimen plant; the Hamelia patens thrives in full sun to partial shade exposures, image 82
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — adding ecological value to your garden.<br><br>Ideally suited for USDA Zones 8 to 11; bright green leaves, image 77
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — the Hamelia patens thrives in full sun to partial shade exposures; displaying the best color in brighter, image 78
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — It requires well-draining soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established, demanding minimal watering, image 80
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — orange and red flowers in the garden; can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or allowed to grow freely, image 85
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — or as part of a mixed border to provide textural contrast; offers year-round interest with its evergreen, image 84
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — in mass plantings for a dramatic effect; orange and red flowers in the garden, image 83
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — shrub with orange and red blooms; adding ecological value to your garden.<br><br>Ideally suited for USDA Zones, image 86
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — shrub for full or half; or as part of a mixed border to provide textural contrast, image 87
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — The Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens); thriving in full sun to partial shade, it typically reaches 3-5 feet, image 88
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — a vibrant perennial shrub; ranging in size from 3 to 5 feet in width and reaching heights of up to 5 to 8 feet, image 89

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