Firebush Plant Starter - 1 Gallon - Bright Red-Orange Blooms - Butterfly Magnet - Hamelia patens - Drought Tolerant, Pollinator Friendly

Bring vibrant color and life to your garden with the Firebush (Hamelia patens)! Known for its fiery red-orange tubular blooms, this Florida-native plant is a true butterfly and hummingbird magnet. Easy to care for and fast-growing, it adds a tropical flair to any landscape. This listing is for a healthy, rooted Firebush starter plant grown with care in Florida.

• Pollinator-friendly – attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees
• Low maintenance – drought and heat tolerant once established
• Fast grower – quickly fills space with lush green foliage and vivid blooms
• Perfect for landscaping – ideal for sunny borders, wildlife gardens, or privacy hedges
• Blooms spring to fall – continuous color through the warm months

Common Name: Firebush
Scientific Name: Hamelia patens
Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade
Watering: Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant
Soil: Well-draining soil; not picky about pH
Hardiness Zones: 8–11
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, shrub-like
Format: One rooted plant in a 1gl nursery pot