General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 1-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Other: Reddish-orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Blooms all year in indoor settings
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Firecracker Bush
  • Trompetilla
  • Clavillo
  • Trumpetilla
  • Hummingbird Flower
  • Scarlet Bouvardia

Photo Gallery
Uploaded by ardesia
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Date: 2017-08-16
Location: Heathcote Ontario Canada
Date: July
Bouvardia ternifolia  Pink blooms
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Date: 2017-08-16

Photo courtesy of: davidbygott
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Date: 2017-08-16
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Date: 2017-08-16
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-10-06
Interesting looking flower buds.
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-07-13
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: Jul 9, 2011

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-10-06
Still another look at the buds.
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-10-06
A different look at the buds.  Not so close.
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-10-06
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Sep 23, 2011 8:33 AM concerning plant:
    My first year growing it and I love it! The hummers love it also. Bright and colorful flowers.

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