Hamelia Patens ‘Mexican Firebush’
Hamelia patenscomma-sign or Mexican Firebushcomma-sign is a vibrantcomma-sign fast-growing shrub known for its bright orange to red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirdscomma-sign butterfliescomma-sign and bees. This plant thrives in full sun and can be used as a hedgecomma-sign specimen plantcomma-sign or accent in tropical and subtropical gardens. It is ideal for gardeners looking for a colorfulcomma-sign pollinator-friendly addition to their landscape.
Specs
Fiery Hues for Pollinator Gardens
Hamelia patens, known as Mexican Firebush, is a tropical standout with bright red-orange tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This fast-growing shrub brings energy and color to warm gardens and makes an excellent informal hedge or accent plant.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Bushy and spreading
Mature Size: 3 to 6 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–95°F
Color: Orange-red tubular flowers with green foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Hamelia patens, known as Mexican Firebush, is a tropical standout with bright red-orange tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This fast-growing shrub brings energy and color to warm gardens and makes an excellent informal hedge or accent plant.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Bushy and spreading
Mature Size: 3 to 6 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–95°F
Color: Orange-red tubular flowers with green foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Spreading
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