The Dwarf Firebush (Hamelia patens var. glabra) is a compact, nonstop-blooming tropical shrub that keeps clusters of orange-yellow tubular flowers coming almost every day of the year. Tidier than the full-size firebush, it is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies and one of the easiest color shrubs for sunny South Florida beds.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Firebush Breakdown
Appearance:
Smooth, glossy green leaves that take on a reddish-bronze tint in full sun, on a dense, rounded shrub.
Clusters of slender, tubular flowers in yellow-orange to orange appear at the branch tips year-round, followed by small berries that ripen red to black and feed the birds.
Growth Rate:
Moderate to fast.
Size:
4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide; easily held at 3–4 feet with pruning.
Available in 3-gallon (12–16 inches) and 7-gallon (20–24 inches).
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun to part shade.
More sun means more flowers and redder foliage.
Water Needs:
Low once established.
Water regularly for the first few months, then only during extended dry spells.
Soil Preferences:
Any well-drained soil, including poor sandy and limestone sites.
Maintenance:
Low.
Trim lightly after heavy flushes to keep it compact; it reblooms on new growth. Essentially pest-free.
Landscape Use:
Butterfly and hummingbird gardens, low flowering hedges, foundation plantings, mixed borders, and containers.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 10a–11.
Frost burns the tops but it regrows quickly from the base in spring.
If you want a shrub that is flowering the day it goes in and still flowering next December, the Dwarf Firebush is as reliable as it gets.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Firebush ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Firebush in Florida
Choose Sun + Spacing
Most Florida plants prefer full to partial sun. Check mature width and space accordingly so plants don’t crowd as they fill in.
Dig Wide, Not Deep
Dig a hole 2–3x wider than the container and slightly shallow. This encourages roots to spread outward into native soil.
Plant at Proper Height
Remove from the pot, loosen circling roots, and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade.
Water to Establish
Water deeply right after planting. For the first 10–14 days, consistent moisture is critical—don’t let the root ball dry out.
Mulch + Light Maintenance
Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep off the stem). Once settled, light trimming encourages fuller growth.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
My experiences with Dinos have been wonderful. The communication about my orders & delivery was spot on, the deliveries guys quick, efficient and friendly - they even cleaned up fallen leaves from the driveway. But its the product that shined the most. Healthy, lush, vibrant. The same size posts as local nurseries - but the plants themselves were larger, fuller and more robust than anywhere we shopped. I cant say enough great things about their operations, their services and their products.
Exceptional service!!! Awesome customer service. Dany was very helpful and answered my questions promptly. My palm tree was delivered quickly. They will be my 1st choice when looking for unique and nice looking plants. The Best in the Business..100% recommended 😃😃😃
Installed 11 4.5ft clusia plants in my front lawn, quality work finished in great time, thank you!
