Hamelia Patens Mexican Firebush

It also describes how well the large shrub tolerates intense heat and sun. The name firebush doesn t just describe this plant s gorgeous flame colored flowers.

Firebush Hamelia Patens

Hamelia patens mexican firebush

Firebush also known as hamelia patens is. Firebush is a great shrubby perennial for us. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about hamelia species firecracker shrub hummingbird bush mexican firebush scarlet bush hamelia patens supplied by member gardeners in.

It can be drought tolerant once established as a perennial in zone 9 or above but prefers regular moisture when grown as an annual. The leaves are light green with reddish veins and petioles and the reverse side of the leaf is pubescent soft hairy and gray in color. Erecta seems to thrive on it.

The erect branched woody stems bear simple copper toned leaves with small orange flowers bunched along the tips. Hamelia patens is a fast growing woody evergreen shrub that can attain heights to 15 in warm climates but usually attains heights of only 2 to 3 in cooler zones. A semi woody shrub native to south florida that can grow to about 5 10 ft.

Firebush hamelia patens is a perennial. It thrives in our heat and blooms in late summer and fall with clusters of gorgeous orange red tubular blooms so it s great for attracting hummingbirds. It is a member of the madder family rubiaceae and is actually a large shrub or small tree native to mexico.

But exactly what is a firebush. Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub or small tree that is typically grown as an annual either directly in the soil or in containers that can be taken indoors during the winter. Propagate hamelia patens by seed which must be fresh cuttings or air layers.

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