Scarlet Firebush Hamelia patens - Live Bareroot Shrub, 3-6 ft, Florida Native

About This Plant

Scarlet Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a Florida native shrub known for vibrant orange-red blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It has a bushy growth habit with arching branches, thriving in warm climates and well-suited for borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens. Mature height is listed as 3-6 feet with a 3-5 foot spread.

What You Will Receive

Live plant bareroot specimen ready to establish in your garden.

• Common Name: Scarlet Firebush
• Scientific Name: Hamelia patens
• Family: Rubiaceae
• Height: 3-6 feet
• Spread: 3-5 feet
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Growth Habit: Shrub, bushy with arching branches
• Format: Live plant bareroot

Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Easy to grow and maintain with low water requirements once established.

Live Plant Notice

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