Odontonema callistachyum, cuspidatum

Firespike - Red, Magenta, Light Purple

Firespikes are prized in the South Florida garden for their long-blooming period. The red firespike blooms year-round, the magenta and light purple bloom more in fall to spring. Hummingbirds in particular are drawn to the long tubular flowers.

Eye-catching blooms in red, magenta and light purple
Brilliant flowers bloom year-round
Attracts butterflies, pollinators and hummingbirds

Height: 4 - 8 ft
Spread: 2 - 4 ft
Category: Flowering Shrub
Color: Lavender

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Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Humming-birds
Attracts Pollinators

Use as a backdrop for other perennials such as Ground Orchids, Cat Whiskers, Tropical Sage and Plectranthus. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Pluck off any wilted foliage to maintain an attractive appearance. Prune back hard occasionally to stimulate new growth.