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Mexican firebush

Hamelia patens

Mexican firebush is a plant which belongs to the Hamelia genus. A type of flowering ornamental / flower, it mainly grows as a perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Normally grows with a bush-like habit. Mexican firebush is a great plant to attract butterflies, bees, and birds to your garden.

United States is believed to be where Mexican firebush originates from.

Mexican firebush is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Mexican firebush

  • Full Sun

    OR
  • Partial Sun

Mexican firebush likes a position of full sun / partial sun. Use Zone 8 - Zone 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Keep in mind when planting that Mexican firebush is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Mexican firebush from seed

Transplanting Mexican firebush

Companion plants for Mexican firebush

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Mexican firebush so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Mexican firebush

These plants will not grow well with Mexican firebush so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Mexican firebush problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Mexican firebush plants:

Mexican firebush Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin patens meaning “spreading”

Other names for Mexican firebush

Scarletbush

Hamelia patens Jacq.

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