Hamelia patens - Wikipedia
Hamelia patens is a large evergreen perennial shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. [3] Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush, and redhead.
What Is A Firebush: Learn About Hamelia Firebush Plant Care
2022年9月16日 · Firebush, also known as Hamelia patens, is a native to the southern U.S. and is a large, woody shrub. It can grow as tall as 15 feet (5 m.), but firebush can also be kept smaller. It grows quickly, shooting up several feet (1 m.) in its first growing season.
Hamelia patens (Firebush) - Gardenia
A fast-growing sun lover, Hamelia patens (Firebush) is a large, soft-stemmed, evergreen shrub boasting a profusion of brilliant orange-red flowers throughout the year in warm winter areas, in summer and fall elsewhere.
How to Grow and Care for Firebush | Gardener’s Path
2022年6月26日 · Also known as Hamelia patens var. glabra, this dwarf variety grows up to three to four feet tall at maturity. You can tell it apart from the species plant by checking the foliage: the species has soft hairs on the leaves, while ‘Compacta’ foliage is hairless and smooth.
FPS-237/FP237: Hamelia patens Firebush, Scarlet Bush - EDIS
This document provides an overview of the firebush (Hamelia patens), a large, soft-stemmed shrub native to Florida. It details the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and distinctive orange-red flowers.
How to Grow and Care for Firebush - The Spruce
2022年9月24日 · Pollinators like butterflies, bees, moths, and hummingbirds are attracted to the bright flowers of firebush. The fast-growing firebush features vibrant green foliage and brilliant orange-red tubular flowers. Learn how to plant and care for this native shrub.
How To Grow and Care for Firebush (Hamelia patens)
2024年2月4日 · The firebush, Hamelia patens is also known as the Mexican firebush, scarlet bush, hummingbird bush, firecracker bush, or redhead. This stand alone shrub of the Rubiaceae family is a native plant in south Florida, central and south America, and to Argentina.
Hamelia Patens Care: Tips On Growing The Firebush - Plant Care …
Hamelia patens [ham-EE-lee-uh, PAT-ens] (syn. Hamelia erecta) is a beautiful flowering species of small trees or perennial shrubs belonging to the coffee tree or madder family, Rubiaceae. The native plant heeds from the American subtropics.
Hamelia patens - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Common Name (s): Hamelia patens is a frost-tender perennial shrub or small tree that is typically grown as an annual, either directly in the soil or in containers that can be taken indoors during the winter.
Firebush: Attract Butterflies & Hummingbirds | The Plant Native
2024年11月4日 · Firebush (Hamelia patens) is famous for its bright clusters of tubular, red, or orange flowers that hang from glossy evergreen leaves. Its bright flowers are beloved by hummingbirds and butterflies. Here are a few reasons to plant Firebush: