Hamelia Patens ‘Firefly’
Hamelia patens ‘Firefly’, also known as Firefly Mexican Firebushcomma-sign is a compact variety of the Mexican Firebush known for its vibrant orange-red tubular flowers that attract a variety of pollinatorscomma-sign including hummingbirds and butterflies. This dwarf version is perfect for smaller spacescomma-sign containerscomma-sign or as a vibrant accent in garden beds. It retains the striking appearance of the larger variety but in a more manageable size.
Specs
Compact Firebush for Small Spaces
Hamelia patens 'Firefly' is a dwarf version of the Mexican Firebush, offering the same glowing orange-red flowers in a more compact form. Perfect for containers, borders, or tight spaces, this variety keeps pollinators coming with nonstop summer color.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Compact and mounding
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–95°F
Color: Bright orange-red tubular flowers with green foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Hamelia patens 'Firefly' is a dwarf version of the Mexican Firebush, offering the same glowing orange-red flowers in a more compact form. Perfect for containers, borders, or tight spaces, this variety keeps pollinators coming with nonstop summer color.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Compact and mounding
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–95°F
Color: Bright orange-red tubular flowers with green foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Mounding
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Heat Tolerant
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes