Plants of the Month – Dwarf Firebush
May 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
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This months other Plant of the Month is the smaller version of the beautiful and wildlife attracting Dwarf Firebush
Dwarf Firebush
Common Name: Dwarf Firebush
Botanical Name: Hamelia patens
Hardiness Zone: 9
Mature Height and Spread: 2’ – 4’
Classification: Native Semi-Woody Evergreen Shrub
Plant Description:
From March to November, Firebush exhibits its showy flowers which are a big attractor to butterflies
and hummingbirds. The leaves of this evergreen shrub are reddish for much of the year, turning green
as the leaves mature. Its berries are black in color and are a good source of food for local wildlife.
The drought tolerant firebush thrives in full sun to partial shade and grows vigorously, particularly in
spring.
Plants of the Month – Dwarf Walter’s Viburnum
May 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
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This month’s picks for Plant of the Month are two great shrubs that also come in smaller, compact sizes as well. Compact Walter’s Viburnum and Dwarf Firebush
Compact Walter’s Viburnum
Common Name: Compact Walter’s Viburnum
Botanical Name: Viburnum obovatum
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Mature Height and Spread: 4’ – 6’ Tall X 3’ – 4’ Wide
Classification: Native Evergreen Shrub
Plant Description
This Florida native features a mass of small white flowers in early springtime then reblooms in autumn.
New growth appears reddish and it grows more compactly than the tree viburnum. Red fruits ripen
to black in the fall attracting wildlife. It grows in a range of soils with many cultivars showing drought
tolerance once established in the landscape. Many compact forms have been made and are available
including ‘Whorled Class’, ‘Mrs. Shiller’s Delight’ & ‘Densa’. Use as low hedge, specimen plant, mass
planting.
Click Here to read about the other Plant of the Month – Dwarf Firebush
