How to Grow and Care for Marmalade bush

Marmalade bush thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. A special care point is to protect marmalade bush from frost, as it is sensitive to cold temperatures. Additionally, regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages blooming.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Marmalade bush

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Types of Marmalade bush

Marmalade bush

Marmalade bush (Streptosolen jamesonii) is indigenous to Ecuador and Columbia. It gets its name from its resemblance to orange marmalade. However, to some people, the bright orange and crimson flowers look like flames. That’s why it’s also known as the fire bush.

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