Firebush
Hamelia patens
Also known as: Hummingbird Bush · Scarlet Bush
Florida native with year-round orange-red blooms that attract hummingbirds.
Southwest Florida
Growing Firebush in SWFL
Firebush is one of the best native shrubs for SWFL estate landscapes. Its tubular orange-red flowers bloom nearly year-round and are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and versatile — use as a specimen, massed hedge, or container plant.
Plant Specifications
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade |
|---|---|
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Salt Tolerance | Moderate |
| Cold Hardiness | Zone 9b |
| Mature Height | 5–10ft |
| Mature Spread | 4–8ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Firebush is one of the top hummingbird-attracting plants in Florida. Its tubular flowers are perfectly shaped for hummingbird feeding. Ruby-throated hummingbirds pass through SWFL during migration and overwinter residents also visit regularly.
Hamelia patens is native to Florida and much of the Caribbean and Central America. The true Florida native form (sometimes sold as "Compacta") is smaller than the non-native cultivars. Both attract pollinators and are excellent SWFL landscape plants.
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