Botanical name | Bouvardia ternifolia |
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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. |
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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 |
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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.
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.