Firebush

The Hamelia patens, commonly known as Firebush, Scarlet Bush, or Hummingbird Bush, is a fast-growing tropical flowering shrub known for its bright orange-red tubular flowers and lush green foliage. It is widely used in warm-climate gardens for colour, screening, and wildlife-friendly landscaping.

• Appearance: Features dense green foliage with clusters of slender orange, red, or reddish-yellow tubular flowers, followed by small dark berries.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Best suited as an outdoor landscape plant for borders, hedges, feature planting, and tropical garden areas.
• Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and regular watering while establishing. Pruning helps maintain a compact, bushy shape.
• Benefits: Fast-growing, colourful, low-maintenance, and attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.