Orange Hummingbird Bush
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Botanical Name: Ruttya fruiticosa Lindau
Common Name: Hummingbird Bush
Other Common Names: Orange Hummingbird Bush - Jammy Mouth - Orange Dragon - Monkey Face - Jembekkie - African Azalea
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Mature Size | 6'x6' |
| Growth Habit | Vine like open shrub |
| Bloom Color | Orange/Brown |
| Bloom Form | Unusual Bird Shape |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Fall |
| Water Needs | M flowersoderate until well established |
| Light Needs | Full Sun to Light Shade |
| Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Key Features | Unusual shaped nectar rich flowers |
| Suggested Uses | Specimen, trellis, arbor, fence, support |
About Ruttya fruticosa Lindau - Orange Hummingbird Bush:
Orange Hummingbird Bush is a fairly rare and lesser known, but highly sought after, plant. It is a quick vigorous growing bush that will easily reach 6' tall at maturity in semi tropical climates.
The are a beautiful cascade of bright orange tubes marked with brown that actually resemble little hummingbirds, and is, in fact, a great plant for attracting it's namesakes.
The beautiful, unique blooms are literally dripping with nectar that hummingbirds are crazy about. Butterflies like it as a food source, but not as a host plant (no caterpillars).
It is considered hardy to Zone 8B, so it does have some degree of cold tolerance. However in Zones 8B and 9A, expect it to die back in the winter and come back in the spring. It should be protected for the frost and freeze until well established.
This plant blooms nearly year round and is a bright colorful accent plant, that is a great addition to butterfly and hummingbird gardens and/or other wildlife habitat areas. Also makes a great attention getting conversation piece.
For the best results with Orange Hummingbird Bush:
- Plant in fertile, well draining soil.
- Locate in full sun to lightly dappled shade
- Feed a good quality slow release plant food 2 x yearly
- Prune for shape mid summer after blooming
- Protect from frost until very well established
- Provide stake or other support until well established
Ruttya fruiticosa Lindau - Jammy Mouth - Orange Dragon - Monkey Face - Jembekkie - African Azalea
Orange Hummingbird Bush
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