Hamelia patens
MEXICAN FIRE BUSH, SCARLET BUSH
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Hamelia patens
MEXICAN FIRE BUSH, SCARLET BUSH
Rubiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange-red

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; flushed red; purple-red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: formal hedge, pot, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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