Hamelia (Firebush)
Orange-red tubular flowers loved by butterflies.
Golden-lime leaves for bright, clipped hedges.
A popular hedging plant with bright golden leaves that keeps its colour in full sun.
Where it grows best: full sun (at least 5–6 hours a day); water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Care: Trim regularly to keep a dense shape; water weekly in summer. Supplied in a 6 inch nursery pot.
Precaution: Toxic to pets and people if chewed or eaten; keep out of reach of cats, dogs and small children.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Duranta erecta 'Golden' |
| Common Name | Golden Dewdrop |
| Suitable For | Terrace, Garden |
| Pet Friendly | No |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pot Size | 6 inch |
|---|
| Feature | Local nurseries | Others | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Poor health, no quality checks | Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check | Inconsistent |
| Pests | Common issue | Pest-controlled | Possible risk |
| Repotting | Needed (comes in a bag) | Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot | Varies |
| Soil | Standard soil | Pre-mixedPre-fertilised | Standard soil |
| After-sale help | None | Expert plant care support | None |
| Guarantee | No guarantee | Free replacementIf it arrives damaged | Conditional |
Orange-red tubular flowers loved by butterflies.
Large golden trumpet flowers on a vigorous climb...
Thick leaves splashed with yellow, orange and re...
Hardy flowering shrub for hot, dry sites.