Scarlet Firebush - Hamelia Patens - Live Shrub Plant -Florida Native - Orange Red Flower - 8-10 Inches Tall - 4 Inch Pot
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| Management number | 225391290 | Release Date | 2026/05/09 | List Price | US$12.40 | Model Number | 225391290 | ||
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- Scarlet Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a large, semi-tropical shrub native to the tropical and subtropical Americas. This indigenous plant produces profuse, showy scarlet to red-orange tubular flowers, rich in nectar, that attract hummingbirds and diverse pollinators, directly supporting local wildlife and ecosystems.
- The long bloom cycle runs from late spring/early summer through fall. As the summer ends, growth slows; leaves start showing dark speckles and splotches , change color, and eventually fall by midwinter. This is a normal cycle that is often mistaken for a plant health issue. The species enters a resting phase in all climates that can range from semi-dormancy, where some foliage remains, to full dormancy, where limbs become completely bare.
- Care: When mature, plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in a full sun area. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants will become spotted, weak, thin, and fail to flower as expected. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in spring thereafter. Prune after flowering to control size and shape. Avoid pruning in winter when plants are dormant.
- Indoor Growing: This semi-tropical plant grows large, requires the full spectrum of light 4 to 6 hours daily, high humidity, and warm temperatures with at least 10*F day/night differential, so not well suited for the average indoor growing space.
- Climate: Hamelia patens is a semi-tropical plant recommended for growing in Zones 8B, 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all Zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and does not consider other variables. Mature plants in 8B and 9A typically go fully dormant and resprout in Spring.
| ASIN | B011CUT7HI |
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| Color | Orange |
| Soil Type | Fertile Well-Draining |
| Brand Name | Emerald Goddess Gardens |
| Style Name | Tropical |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Emerald Goddess Gardens TM |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Material Features | Grown In USA, Live Plant, Starter Size, California Certified, Nursery Grown |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8B, 9, 10, 11 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Expected Plant Height | 6 Feet |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Fall |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HAM-PAT-SF-04` |
| Product Care Instructions | Protect from cold |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Hamelia patens |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Native Species, Extended Bloom Time, Heat Tolerant |
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