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Hamelia patens Firebush | Scarlet Bush | Hummingbird Bush | Mexican Firecracker | Firecracker Shrub
The Hamelia ‘Firebush Red’ is a fast-growing tropical flowering shrub known for its vibrant color, easy care, and powerful ability to attract pollinators. Botanically known as Hamelia patens from the Rubiaceae family, this hardy perennial plant is native to subtropical regions of the Americas and is highly valued for its continuous display of striking red-orange, tubular blooms that appear from late spring all the way through the first frost.
In the garden, this evergreen shrub stands out as a reliable, low-maintenance powerhouse. It naturally grows into a dense, rounded form with lush green foliage that can take on warm bronze or reddish tones in full sun or cooler weather, adding seasonal depth and interest. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it is widely valued as a pollinator-friendly plant, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees thanks to its nectar-rich flowers. Once established, this heat- and drought-tolerant garden plant is perfect for privacy hedges, tropical garden designs, or container planting on patios and decks. With its striking appearance and ecological benefits, the red firebush delivers reliable beauty and wildlife appeal all season long.
Growing Hamelia patens 'Firebush Red'
Light: Full sun to partial shade; flourishes best in full sun to produce the most abundant blooms and maintain deep leaf coloration.
Soil: Well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types, including sandy or loamy textures, though it thrives best in fertile, organically rich environments.
Water: Moderate to low; requires regular watering during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, but is remarkably drought-tolerant once mature.
Maintenance: Low maintenance; can be pruned in early spring to maintain a desired shape or size. In cooler climates where it may die back to the ground, simply mulch the base to protect the roots.
Wildlife: A premier wildlife plant; exceptionally attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies (especially Sulfurs and Zebras), and songbirds that enjoy the small black berries; generally pest-resistant and heat-hardy.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9-11; in zones 8 and lower, it is often grown as a fast-growing annual or a container plant that is brought indoors for the winter.
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Hamelia 'Firebush Red' plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1-2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Growing Zones
9 - 11
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Fragrant
Non-Fragrant
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Orange Red
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Well-drained; adaptable to various soil types including loamy and sandy soils
Moisture
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Spread
24 to 96 Inches
Mature Height
24 to 180 Inches
Bloom Period
Spring to Fall
Pruning Time
Late winter or early spring (before new growth begins) to maintain shape and size
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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I am so very impressed with this company! I had bought one of the mini banana trees first, which started dying right after I got it. After contacting the company, they agreed to give me a credit, with which I bought these two honeysuckle plants. Please excuse the weeds & bad fencing. Hopefully these little plants will grow up & cover the fence. I will be working on weeding and continuing to build a flower bed at the base of the fence. Thank you Blossomdale! I look forward to buying more plants in the future.
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Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support, Victoria! We're glad we could help you find a solution and that you're happy with your honeysuckle plants. We hope they grow beautifully and eventually cover your fence. We look forward to helping you grow your garden! 😊
Plant looks healthy and is putting out new growth plus aerial roots as well. I’m excited to get it climbing and really growing!
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I’m going to enjoy seeing it grow
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Plant was well packaged. PLant was lush, green, and watered before shipping ready to hang. Love it 💚💚💚
Store owner replied: Thank you for your wonderful review, Fleurette! We're delighted your fern arrived lush, green, and ready to hang. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your new plant! :)
My banana plant arrived perfectly protected and ready to plant. Thank you Blossomdale for taking great care of my baby banana plant!!
Store owner replied: Thank you for your kind words, Suzanne! We're so glad your banana plant arrived safely and was well-protected. We appreciate your trust in Blossomdale! 😊
The fig trees arrived today in small pots very well packed. I removed them and watered them. I will let them "rest" for 4 to 5 days before I repot them and prepare them for winter, inside. Very pleased with these trees. After getting other sellers rotten packing jobs this was a real treat. I may buy more in the spring of 2027.
Store owner replied: Thank you for your kind review, Donald! We're delighted your fig trees arrived well-packed and in good condition. We appreciate your support and hope they thrive through the winter! :)
Packed so well! I was surprised how many flowers my orange ones had! Will definitely buy from them again! My original ordered flowers were out of stock and I received an email about replacements. I love them!
Store owner replied: Thank you for your wonderful review, Diana! We're glad you loved the flowers and appreciated the communication about your replacement options. We look forward to serving you again! :)
Very healthy and beautiful
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Healthy and beautiful! A little smaller than I expected.
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I was very impressed with how well my 18 little lantanas were packed. All looked healthy and I planted them yesterday. It was a little difficult unpacking them but that’s the price I paid for having you pack them so well. I was a little worried when I saw UPS coming to the door with the box slung over the driver’s shoulder despite the fact that the box was marked with an ⬆️ and it said live plants. But all is well. Now if I can just keep them alive.
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review, Beth! We're glad your plant arrived quickly and is doing much better. We appreciate you choosing Blossomdale! 😊
Lovely little guy-- impossible to find coral honeysuckle at my local nursery for whatever reason. I really appreciate that the Blossomdale staff kept it and nurtured it a little longer so it would be more robust for the trip. Can't wait to put it in the ground and watch it thrive :-) Will order from them again.
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