Hamelia patens 'Calusa'

Also Known As

Calusa® Mexican Fire Bush
Hummingbird Bush
Scarlet Bush

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Hamelia patens 'Calusa' plant details

Hamelia patens 'Calusa' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamelia patens 'Calusa'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, disease-resistant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamelia patens 'Calusa'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Calusa® Mexican Fire Bush boasts deep rich reddish colored foliage, a denser branching more compact habit, large clusters of deep orange-red tubular flowers, and improved disease resistance. This durable, heat and sun loving tropical shrub to die-back perennial flowers continuously throughout the summer and well into fall and may flower year round under frost free conditions. The showy flowers attract hummingbirds, larger butterflies, and tiny halactid bees. A fast growing, drought resistant, moderately salt tolerant tropical south Florida native that grows into a medium to large shrub in the warmer portions of its range. It has proven to be a reliable perennial in zone 8B.