Firebush
Hamelia patens
Tubular red-orange flowers for hummingbirds all summer. Soft wood may freeze back, then rebounds with heat.
Landscape use
Hummingbird gardens, mixed borders, informal hedges.
Care
Prune freeze damage in spring. Moderate water in extreme drought. Full sun for densest bloom. Foliage damage possible near 32°F; may die to ground in hard freezes.