Add tropical vibrance to your garden with Mixed Hamelia Patens, also known as Firebush. These premium quality, heirloom, non-GMO seeds produce hardy, ornamental shrubs covered in clusters of bright tubular flowers. Blooming throughout the warm season, Hamelia Patens is loved for its long-lasting display and its ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Perfect for borders, hedges, or container gardening.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub
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Flower Colors: Mixed shades (commonly orange, red, and yellow tones)
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Growth Height: 1.5–3 meters (can be pruned for compact growth)
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Seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Best Use: Borders, hedges, containers, and ornamental landscaping
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Blooming Season: Warm months, extended flowering period
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Climate Preference: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Soil Preparation: Choose well-drained, fertile soil.
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Sowing Method: Sow seeds about 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or directly in garden beds.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until germination; reduce watering slightly once established.
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Sunlight: Requires full sun for best growth and abundant flowering.
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Germination Time: Typically 3–5 weeks under warm conditions.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings to permanent locations once they are strong, spacing them 60–90 cm apart.
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Care Tips: Prune lightly to shape the shrub and encourage more blooms. Mulch soil to retain moisture.
