USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.3 - 6 m (1 - 20 ft)
Spread
0.3 - 2.4 m (1 - 8 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Description
The herbaceous perennial Hamelia patens (firebush) bears showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid spring to late fall. This plant is narrow and upright in form and has matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Hamelia patens (firebush). Hamelia patens (firebush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, border, container, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Hamelia patens . Hamelia patens is tolerant of drought, wet sites, compacted soil, pollution and salt. In autumn, Hamelia patens is alight with fall colour.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Hamelia patens (firebush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
