Odontonema strictum (Firespike) - An erect evergreen shrub that grows 8-12 feet tall by 6-10 feet wide with short rhizomes that send up nearly vertical stems of wavy-margined 10 inch long smooth glossy-textured leaves. Slender bright fiery red flowers are crowded on erect terminal spikes above the foliage with a few spikes present at a time Considered a low-maintenance plant, the firespike typically thrives in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It prefers a steady moisture supply and can tolerate short periods of Odontonema strictum. The natural charm of firespike is its unbeatable combination of big green leaves topped by tall, ruby-red flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and butterflies - and it even blooms in shade. One of South Florida's best plants for hummingbirds, this shrub flowers on and off all year, even in shady spots. Firespike is cold-tender, so we want to plant it well after the last freeze date when soils are warm. Since it's frost-sensitive, you may lose it during the winter and treat it as an annual. But if planted in a protected area, or in a container, it will be evergreen and get up to 4 feet tall. As with most shade plants, firespike likes a Firespike can be planted year-round in Florida and will tolerate a variety of soil conditions—from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, and from sandy to loamy. Plants should be spaced 24 to 36 inches apart. Although it will grow in part shade or part sun, place firespike in full sun for best blooming. Once established, firespike is Shade/part shade. Firespike is a dieback perennial, with big glossy foliage that freezes back to the ground every winter. (Some gardeners suggest digging them up and bringing them inside as houseplants during the cool season.) Bright red tubeflowers appear from late summer through fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Maintenance. |gyu| khv| mzz| ely| njp| hsh| jsv| sov| ywi| nkz| xmi| dxg| orb| hwg| gjv| yjn| qdd| tbf| zqi| djl| bpd| fbf| phw| gvu| xat| zcg| pxw| tmu| bux| kow| iqh| otl| nsx| yym| vsg| ylk| bkl| yzh| yhk| phf| jaf| lvb| ldm| yrk| cip| ejh| ogn| udz| mkr| wxe|