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Marmalade Bush, Firebush

Streptosolen Jamesonii

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Overview

The Marmalade Bush, or Streptosolen jamesonii, is a vibrant evergreen shrub famed for its profusion of fiery, orange-yellow tubular blooms, which peak in spring and summer. Ideal for zones 9-11, it reaches up to 5 feet in height and spread, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires moderate watering and well-draining soil. Offers a tropical flair and continuous color, perfect for mixed borders or as a specimen plant.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type Shrub, Vine
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — promoting local biodiversity
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — Requires moderate watering and well-draining soilMarmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — which peak in spring and summer; being more drought-tolerant once established, image 47Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — which peak in spring and summer; being more drought-tolerant once established, image 69Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — giving the appearance of a flame; commonly known as the Marmalade Bush or Firebush, image 58Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — it should be placed in a location where it can receive full sun to partial shadeMarmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — shrub / vine for full or half; it is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11+86

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Solanaceae

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Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — promoting local biodiversity
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — Requires moderate watering and well-draining soil
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — which peak in spring and summer; being more drought-tolerant once established, image 47
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — which peak in spring and summer; being more drought-tolerant once established, image 69
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — giving the appearance of a flame; commonly known as the Marmalade Bush or Firebush, image 58
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — it should be placed in a location where it can receive full sun to partial shade
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — shrub / vine for full or half; it is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — which peak in spring and summer; being more drought-tolerant once established
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — commonly known as the Marmalade Bush or Firebush; orange-yellow tubular blooms, image 73
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — being more drought-tolerant once established; the vivid orange blooms progressively darken to a, image 62
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — Originating from the Andean regions of South America; this feature can create an eye-catching, image 53
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — This feature can create an eye-catching focal point in the garden.<br><br>For successful cultivation
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — the Marmalade Bush requires well-drained soil and moderate water; offers a tropical flair and, image 61
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — shrub / vine for full or half; it is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, image 66
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — The vivid orange blooms progressively darken to a deep orange or almost red hue with age; shrub, image 57
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — hence the nickname 'Firebush'; giving the appearance of a flame
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — hence the nickname 'Firebush'
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — commonly known as the Marmalade Bush or Firebush
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — Requires moderate watering and well-draining soil; the Marmalade Bush exhibits a mounding, image 71
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — orange-yellow tubular blooms
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — Requires moderate watering and well-draining soil; the Marmalade Bush exhibits a mounding growth habit
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — is an evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant display of orange; originating from the Andean regions of
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — peaking during spring and summer months
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — Requires moderate watering and well-draining soil; the Marmalade Bush exhibits a mounding, image 49
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