Lime Sizzler™ Firebush
Hamelia patens 'Grelmsiz' PP26247
This flashy Firebush features bright green and yellow foliage with sizzling red-orange flowers from spring through fall. Upright spreader reaching 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Perfect for creating a showy hedgerow or as an accent plant.
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Height:
4-5 ft
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Spread:
4-5 ft
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USDA Zone:
9
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
For new plantings
1. Dig a hole one and a half times wider than the plant's container
2. Place plant in hole, keeping the top of the root ball ground level
3. Back fill with dirt
4. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds
New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature and soil are factors to consider in watering.
Feed plants in early spring and again in early fall with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label instructions.
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