Bouvardia ternifolia
HUMMINGBIRD FLOWER, FIRECRACKER BUSH
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in red

Flowering Time: late summer to early winter
 
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Bouvardia ternifolia
HUMMINGBIRD FLOWER, FIRECRACKER BUSH
Rubiaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in red

Flowering Time: late summer to early winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: pot, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird






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