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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 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — It requires well-draining soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established, demanding minimal watering, image 80

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rubiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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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
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it typically reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide; in mass plantings for
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — The Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens)
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — shrub for full or half
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — It requires well-draining soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established, demanding minimal watering; peaking in
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) — The Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens); thriving in full sun to partial shade, it typically reaches 3-5 feet, image 59
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) — 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) — It requires moderate watering and well-drained soil, adding exotic flair to any landscape design; black fruits, image 65
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — displaying the best color in brighter conditions
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — bright green leaves provide a lush backdrop for the fiery show of tubular flowers that bloom in clusters
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
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — the Hamelia patens thrives in full sun to partial shade exposures
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) — or as part of a mixed border to provide textural contrast
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia Patens) — peaking in summer and fall; offering a brilliant display of color and a bustling hub for local wildlife
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