The bright colors and tubular shape of Bouvardia flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Don't hesitate to cut your bouvardia flowers for arrangements as the plant quickly recovers and produces more.
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Bouvardia ternifolia 'Scarlet Hummer'
Item #: 4943
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Mexico, United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
More Information About Bouvardia
The genus Bouvardia contains around 49 species that are native to the tropical Americas. Bouvardia species are herbaceous perennials between 1' and 4' tall that produce attractive clusters of tubular flowers at the tips of the branches in shades of red, pink, yellow, and white. Even if you are not familiar with bouvardia, you may have seen them as fragrant cut-flowers that can last a week or more in a vase. In the language of flowers, bouvardia represents enthusiasm or zest for life. Bouvardia is also sold as a long-blooming house plant.
Ecological Impact of Bouvardia
The bright colors and tubular shape of Bouvardia flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds (enthusiastic ones, I presume) to the garden.
Growing and Caring for Hummingbird Flowers
Hummingbird flowers prefer full or part sun and well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Don't hesitate to cut your bouvardia flowers for arrangements as the plant quickly recovers and produces more blooms from summer to fall.
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