Hamelia patens
Firecracker Bush
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.