Bouvardia ternifolia

Scarlet Bouvardia, Firecracker Bush, Hummingbird Flower, Trumpetilla

Family: Rubiaceae Madder


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Late Summer to Early
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America