Lime Sizzler Firebush foliage at close up shows it's bright yellow leaf with green variegation and fire-red blooms
Lime Sizzler Firebush foliage at close up shows it's bright yellow leaf with green variegation and fire-red blooms
Firebush Lime Sizzler foliage with bright yellow leaf with green variegation and fire-red blooms in a Southern Living Plant Collection brown pot
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Lime Sizzler™ Firebush

Hamelia patens ‘Grelmsiz’ PP26247

This Firebush features green and yellow variegated foliage with sizzling red-orange flowers from late spring through fall. Performs well in the landscape or in a container.

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Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
9a - 11b

mature dimensions

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4-5′ high x 4-5′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 9a
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More About Lime Sizzler™ Firebush

Bloom/Feature

Featuring green and yellow variegated foliage with sizzling red-orange flowers from late spring through fall. Performs well in the landscape or in a container.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 20°F to 30°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerance, Variegated Foliage

Flowering Season

Summer to Fall

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape as needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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