Firecracker Bush
Hamelia patens
Firecracker bush provides colorful winter foliage.
THE BASICS
Type: Shrub
Sun: Full sun, partial sun
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Moderate
Native to: Florida into South America
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 4 feet
Mature Width: 4 feet
Mature Form: Upright
FOLIAGE
Semievergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
Hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Red-orange
Season: summer
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Carol Ward