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    Hamelia cuprea

    Also Known As

    • Bahama Firebush
    • Golden Bells

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Hamelia cuprea plant details

    Hamelia cuprea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamelia cuprea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamelia cuprea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    1/2" wide by 1" long, deep golden yellow bell-shaped blooms are borne in clusters at the stem tips throughout the year on this little known close cousin of the popular Mexican Firebush. A great tropical shrub for sun to part sun. Attracts Hummingbirds.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hamelia cuprea plant

    How to Grow Hamelia cuprea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Hamelia patens 'Nana'

    aka Dwarf Mexican Fire Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hamelia patens 'Nana' flower by Almost Eden
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    Hamelia patens 'Beyer's Variegated'

    aka Beyer's Variegated Mexican Fire Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hamelia patens 'Beyer's Variegated' flower by Almost Eden
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    Hamelia patens

    aka Hummingbird Bush, Mexican Fire Bush, Scarlet Firebush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-15'

    Width: 3'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hamelia patens flower by Almost Eden
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    Hamelia patens 'Lutea'

    aka Yellow Mexican Fire Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hamelia patens 'Lutea' flower by Almost Eden
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    Hamelia 'Holik'

    aka Hamelia x 'Holik', Holik Hamelia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Hamelia 'Holik' flower by Almost Eden
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