Hamelia patens

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Upright shrub moderately grows to 4' x 4'. Leaves are medium green and can be evergreen in frost free areas. Colorful winter foliage. Red-orange tubular flowers form in clusters and are very abundant during summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Dark purple fruit appear after blooms. Will accept full sun or parital shade. Native to Florida into South America.

 

  • Anatomy

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  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.