Dwarf Firebush - Hamelia patens 'Compacta' |
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Rubiaceae Hamelia Patens Compacta |
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| Grows In | Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F through Zone 11 · Above 40° F Grows in South El Monte! (Learn More) |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
| Resistent To | Drought, Insect, Disease, Heat |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Orange, Red |
| Blooms | Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Average Height | 2' to 3', 3' to 4' |
| Average Width | 2' to 3', 3' to 4' |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Visual Attention, Songbirds / Birds |
NOTICE: We do not ship our tropical plants to a location unless and until low temperatures are above 55 degrees Fahrenheit
More about Dwarf Firebush...Noteworthy Characteristics
Also known as Hummingbird Bush, Dwarf Firebush is a very pretty North, South and Central American native plant that produces abundant clusters of bright, firey red-orange tubular flowers year round that hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to. Growing to about 3- to 4-feet tall, this dwarf version is perfect for container gardens and smaller garden spaces. Because of it's miniature features, it is also a good selection for bonsai.
Uses
Where hardy outdoors, Dwarf Firebush is useful as a colorful accent or specimen shrub or grouped in beds or borders, as a hedge, or in containers. Where not winter hardy, it can be used outdoors as an annual in beds or as a container plant that can be overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse when low temperatures drop below 55 degrees. With high light it can be grown as a houseplant.
USDA Zones : 8b-11
Plant Type: Tropical Shrub
Height: 3-4'
Width: 3-4'
Sun / Light Needs: Full Sun or Part Shade
Soil Type: Not pick about soil type. Wide pH range
Water Needs: Low when established
Fertilizer Needs: once every 4 to 6 weeks with water soluble / 2 times a year with slow-release granular
Maintenance: Average
Flower Color: Firey Red-Orange
Bloom Season: Year round in warmer climates
Fragrance: None
Attracts: Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Resistances: Heat, Humidity, Drought
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Houseplant Usage: Yes, but requires high light
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