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| Botanical Name | Hamelia patens 'Compacta' |
| Description | A smaller, more manageable version of the classic Mexican Firebush, perfect for tight spaces or containers in the Willis and Houston metro area. It produces the same nectar-rich, orange-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds love. In Southeast Texas, it is typically root-hardy, dying back in winter and returning with vigor in late spring. To ensure success in our heavy clay soil, plant in a raised bed to avoid "wet feet" during the dormant season. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Required for the best bloom count) |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Low to Moderate; once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. Be careful not to overwater during the winter months. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in late spring once new growth is visible to fuel a long blooming season. |
| Pruning | Cut back any frost-damaged wood to the ground in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh, healthy growth. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Hamelia patens 'Compacta' |
| Description | A smaller, more manageable version of the classic Mexican Firebush, perfect for tight spaces or containers in the Willis and Houston metro area. It produces the same nectar-rich, orange-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds love. In Southeast Texas, it is typically root-hardy, dying back in winter and returning with vigor in late spring. To ensure success in our heavy clay soil, plant in a raised bed to avoid "wet feet" during the dormant season. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Required for the best bloom count) |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Low to Moderate; once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. Be careful not to overwater during the winter months. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in late spring once new growth is visible to fuel a long blooming season. |
| Pruning | Cut back any frost-damaged wood to the ground in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh, healthy growth. |
| Deer Resistance | High |