Hamelia patens

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Hamelia patens

Firecracker Bush

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Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Upright shrub moderately grows to 4' x 4'. Leaves are medium green and can be evergreen in frost free areas. Colorful winter foliage. Red-orange tubular flowers form in clusters and are very abundant during summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Dark purple fruit appear after blooms. Will accept full sun or parital shade. Native to Florida into South America.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.