| Botanical name | Bouvardia ternifolia |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April October November December This plant bears clustered flowers in corymbs, they are a vivid red. |
| Common name(s) | Scarlet bouvardia, Firecracker bush |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has shiny, dark green, oval-shaped foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Stunning plant for a patio container. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun to partial shade. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | birds |
| Interesting info | Good container plant |
Bouvardia ternifolia (Scarlet bouvardia, Firecracker bush)
- Botanical name: Bouvardia ternifolia
- Common name(s): Scarlet bouvardia, Firecracker bush
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This evergreen shrub bears clustered flowers in corymbs, they are a vivid red. It has shiny, dark green, oval-shaped foliage. A stunning plant for a patio container. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Family: Rubiaceae
Synonym: Bouvardia glaberrima
Botanical Pronunciation: boo-VAR-dee-uh tern-ee-FOLE-ee-uh
Bouvardia ternifolia requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March April October November December
This plant bears clustered flowers in corymbs, they are a vivid red.
It has shiny, dark green, oval-shaped foliage.
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