How to Grow and Care for Firebush

Firebush, also known as Hummingbird bush, Scarlet bush, Redhead, Mexican firebush, Texas firebush

Firebush thrives in warm climates and is recognized for its resilience and minimal maintenance needs. It requires regular watering but is drought-tolerant once established. The special care point for firebush is its preference for full sun to part shade; adequate sunlight is essential for vibrant flowering. With its adaptability to various soil types and resistance to pests, firebush is an easy-to-care-for plant suitable for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Firebush

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Firebush is characterized by its lush, pointed leaves that come in clusters of three, measuring around 7.5 to 20 cm (3 to 8 inches) in length. These leaves display a vivid green hue with striking purple-bronze highlights, which transition to a brownish-red come fall. The vibrant orange-red flowers, approximately 1.9 cm (0.75 inch) long, bloom in dense clusters, drawing the attention of hummingbirds and butterflies. Following the flowers, firebush produces edible dark fruit that also appeals to a variety of birds. Typically seen as a bushy growth reaching 0.9 to 1.5 meters (3 to 5 feet) tall in cultivation, it can grow considerably taller in ideal conditions.