Firebush Seeds - Tropical Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Firebush is a fast-growing evergreen shrub known for bright tubular red-orange flowers and attractive foliage. It grows best in warm climates with full sun, well-drained soil, and regular moisture, making it suitable for gardens, borders, and containers.

Features

• Fast-growing evergreen flowering shrub
• Produces bright red-orange tubular flowers
• Attractive green foliage
• Suitable for warm-climate gardens
• Works well in borders and containers
• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
• Tolerates heat and dry conditions once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hamelia patens
• Common Name (US): Firebush
• Seed Type / Variety: Firebush Flowering Shrub Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–4 weeks under warm, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 6–12 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 4–6 feet apart