Mexican firebush
Hamelia patens
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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.
This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Mexican firebush have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Mexican firebush
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Full Sun
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Partial Sun
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
Other names for Mexican firebush
Scarletbush
Hamelia patens Jacq.
Latest Mexican firebush Reviews
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23 Mar 2012
Kevalsha's Fire bush was
Reviewed day 1085
My four fire bush plants are all coming back readily.
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13 Mar 2012
Kevalsha's Fire bush was
Reviewed day 1075
My four fire bushes are coming back. Hope they grow to a good size this season.
