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ornamentalFamily: RubiaceaeGenus: HameliaSpecies: patens
Cultivar
Calusa Firebush
Hamelia patens 'Calusa'
Cultivar: Calusa
The Calusa Firebush is a superior selection of native Hamelia patens, prized for its dense, rounded habit and continuous production of brilliant, fire-engine red to orange flowers. Its deep green, semi-evergreen foliage provides a lush backdrop for pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds that visit throughout the growing season. Perfect for borders, mass plantings, or containers, this hardy shrub thrives in heat and offers reliable, low-maintenance color.
Calusa Firebush is a compact, repeat-blooming shrub celebrated for its vibrant tubular orange-red flowers that attract pollinators throughout the season.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun to light shade; more sun produces significantly more flowers.
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Water
Once established, it is highly drought tolerant; provide moderate water during the initial establishment phase.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
9-11
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Growth habit
Upright, dense, rounded shrub
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Plant type
Shrub
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Growing note
Benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, compact shape and encourage more profuse blooming.
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Climate note
Thrives in high heat and humidity; frost tender and may die back or suffer damage in freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Produces terminal clusters of tubular, orange-red flowers; followed by small, dark purple-black berries that attract birds.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to light shade; more sun produces significantly more flowers.
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Growth rate
Moderate to fast
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth and consistent flowering.
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Pruning
Prune as needed to shape and remove old growth to keep the plant dense and promote new, bloom-ready stems.
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Care notes
Benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, compact shape and encourage more profuse blooming.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Upright, dense, rounded shrub
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Spacing
3-5 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces terminal clusters of tubular, orange-red flowers; followed by small, dark purple-black berries that attract birds.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
9-11
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Temperature
Thrives in high heat and humidity; frost tender and may die back or suffer damage in freezing temperatures.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Once established, it is highly drought tolerant; provide moderate water during the initial establishment phase.
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Soil
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; adaptable to various soil types including sandy soils.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Thrives in containers when provided with ample sun and well-draining potting mix; keep well-watered until established.
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Family
Rubiaceae
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Foliage Look
Deep green, ovate leaves with prominent veins, dense and lush.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are simple, opposite or whorled, elliptic to ovate, with distinct veining and slightly fuzzy texture.
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Fruit Flower Look
Clusters of vibrant, tubular, reddish-orange blooms followed by small, round, dark berries.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are tubular and grouped in terminal cymes; fruit should not be prominent on young starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear dense and rounded, not leggy or spindly; requires regular pruning in cultivation.
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Mature Plant Look
Compact, bushy shrub covered in brilliant red-orange tubular flower clusters.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody base with dense, semi-evergreen foliage and clusters of tubular, bright red-orange flowers at the ends of stems.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the compact, shrubby nature of the Calusa cultivar versus the larger, looser habit of the wild species.
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Plant Faqs
How much sun does Calusa Firebush need? It prefers full sun for best flower production but tolerates light shade. Does it attract butterflies? Yes, the nectar-rich flowers are a favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds. How large does it get? In most settings, it stays a manageable, compact 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Can it be grown in pots? Yes, it makes a wonderful container plant for sunny patios and decks. Is it frost hardy? It is frost tender and should be protected or moved indoors if temperatures drop near freezing.
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Root Look
Healthy, white to tan fibrous root system filling a starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, well-draining, organic-rich nursery potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Young, leafy plug with multiple branching stems and characteristic opposite, deep green, slightly pubescent leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, herbaceous stems and vibrant, soft-textured green foliage typical of young Hamelia growth.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calusa Firebush. This is Calusa Firebush, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant shrub become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the bright tropical landscape you want to create. Notice the defining tubular flowers that emerge in brilliant shades of red and orange, providing a steady nectar source for visiting pollinators. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a permanent container or sunny garden spot once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Hamelia Firebush Calusa FloweringShrub NativePlants PollinatorGarden ContainerGardening Agardeni GardenShrubs HameliaPatens DroughtTolerant
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant color and pollinator appeal of the Calusa Firebush. This compact, heat-loving shrub is a perfect choice for adding continuous, nectar-rich blooms to sunny landscapes and containers.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calusa Firebush - Hamelia patens 'Calusa' Essentials
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