32822

Full sun, 6+ hours

Low once established; reduce water in fall to trigger bloom

Well-drained; never waterlogged

Prune after each bloom cycle; wear gloves for thorns

5–8 ft apart

Peak color Oct–May; semi-evergreen year-round in Orlando

Watch for caterpillars and aphids on new growth; treat with neem oil

Full sun to part shade

Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Adaptable; tolerates sandy Florida soil

Cut back one-third in late winter to promote new growth flush

4–6 ft apart

Blooms spring through fall; semi-evergreen in mild Central FL winters

Generally pest-free; check for spider mites in dry spells

Full sun to part shade

Moderate; tolerates occasional wet soil

Rich, moist to well-drained

Remove spent flower stalks; divide clumps every 4–5 years

3–4 ft per clump

Main bloom spring and summer; foliage evergreen year-round

Grasshoppers may chew leaves; hand-pick or apply spinosad

Full sun

Moderate; water twice weekly until established, then weekly

Well-drained amended Florida sandy soil

Shear lightly monthly to keep compact and maximize blooms

18–24 in apart

Year-round bloomer; frost sensitive but rarely freezes in 32822

Aphids and whitefly; treat with insecticidal soap spray

Full sun to light shade

Low to moderate once established

Well-drained; tolerates poor sandy soil

Hard prune once yearly in late winter; blooms on new growth

4–6 ft

Heavy bloom spring and fall; semi-dormant in coolest winter weeks

Very pest-resistant; occasional caterpillars — hand-remove

Full sun to part shade

Low to moderate

Adaptable to Florida sandy soils

Light shaping 2–3 times per year to maintain compact form

3–4 ft apart

Blooms spring through frost; reliably evergreen in Orlando

Minimal pest issues; same care as standard Firebush