'Lime Sizzler' is a show-stopping variegated Firebush that loves the intense Houston summer. While it handles humidity and heat with ease, it requires well-draining soil; in areas with heavy clay, it is best planted in raised beds to prevent root rot. Its stunning chartreuse and green leaves are topped with sizzing orange-red flowers that are a magnet for hummingbirds.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun produces the best color and blooms)
Height x Width
4-5' Tall x 4-5' Wide
Water
Moderate; drought tolerant once established but prefers consistent moisture.
Zones
9-11 (Root hardy in Zone 9)
Fertilization
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune back in late winter to remove any frost damage and encourage bushy new growth.
'Lime Sizzler' is a show-stopping variegated Firebush that loves the intense Houston summer. While it handles humidity and heat with ease, it requires well-draining soil; in areas with heavy clay, it is best planted in raised beds to prevent root rot. Its stunning chartreuse and green leaves are topped with sizzing orange-red flowers that are a magnet for hummingbirds.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun produces the best color and blooms)
Height x Width
4-5' Tall x 4-5' Wide
Water
Moderate; drought tolerant once established but prefers consistent moisture.
Zones
9-11 (Root hardy in Zone 9)
Fertilization
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune back in late winter to remove any frost damage and encourage bushy new growth.
