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Firebush Scarlet Live Plant Shrub Hamelia patens Florida Native Orange Red Flowers Attract Hummingbirds Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

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Firebush Scarlet Live Plant Shrub Hamelia patens Florida Native Orange Red Flowers Attract Hummingbirds Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

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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.

Firebush is low-maintenance, adapting to varied soils. It's an excellent choice for environmentally conscious gardeners, pollinator gardens, and wildlife habitats, offering season-long color comparable to exotics while contributing to regional ecological health. Its rapid growth makes it ideal for boundary plantings, screens, backgrounds, or stand-alone accents; it also thrives in large outdoor pots.

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 resting phase in all climates that can range from semi-dormancy where some foliage remains, to full dormancy where limbs become completely bare.

Firebush thrives in full sun; light shade results in leggy growth and fewer, less colorful blooms. Recommended for USDA Zones 8-10. For indoor overwintering, ensure well-lit, above-freezing locations and avoid overwatering.

Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.

Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.

This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.