Looking for shrubs to use for borders or hedges in your garden? Well, you can stop searching because you just found the perfect one! Let me introduce you to the most stunning shrub that will completely blow you away with its appearance – firebush!
Its orange-red flowers bloom all summer long in your garden until the first frost shows up. But now comes the ultimate question: how do you even grow a Firebush? Is it one of the easiest or hardest shrubs to start with?
Well, I have only one thing to say, these shrubs are extremely easy to grow, even if you are a beginner! I’ve had these burning bushes for years now. If you are wondering what my secret is, I’m glad to share it with you!
Thanks to all the tips and tricks I’ve discovered while taking care of firebushes, I’ve successfully grown many of them, and they come back in my garden season after season! If you want to give your garden the best look yet, here are some…
Growing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
It’s time for you to finally peek into the best growing tricks your firebush needs to thrive! Before we start with the tips, I want you to know that you’ll be amazed by the results next summer. Let’s not waste any time and dive into it right away!
- Place your Firebush where the sun shines the most. Providing them with six hours of sunlight is one of the most important steps in growing these shrubs! The more sun they get, the better the blooms will be.
If they are planted in partial shade areas, you’ll likely end up with no flowers at all, so be careful where you place your firebush!
- Don’t let the watering part trick you. Firebush is a drought-tolerant shrub, and that’s why you don’t need to water them regularly. It’s enough to water your firebush every two weeks.
But if your area gets lots of rainy days, then you need to reduce it because overwatering this shrub can pose a high risk to your plant’s health!
- Make sure that the soil is well-drained. Firebushes can grow in different types of soil, but it must drain well since these shrubs can’t tolerate soggy roots!
- Apply fertilizer. Your fiery shrubs can benefit from a slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer. It will be ideal for encouraging firebush growth if you use this fertilizer once in summer!
- Keep an eye out for pests. Aphids, mealybugs, scales, and caterpillars can be problematic for your firebush!
If you spot them, make sure that you use only natural methods to remove them. Using neem oil is one of the best methods for driving these pests away for good!
This Is The Best Way To Propagate Your Firebush
Did you know that firebushes can attract many beneficial pollinators, such as hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies? Now I have a great idea on how to double your beautiful firebush so more pollinators will start visiting your garden! Here’s what you’ll need to do.
Take some sharp scissors and make a cut six inches just below a node on a green stem. After you have done that, remove all the leaves and dip the stem in water and rooting hormone. Prepare smaller containers and place the cuttings inside.
Make sure to keep the cuttings in a warm location and water them from time to time. In only three weeks, you’ll be able to transplant your cuttings into the ground or pots!
Growing a firebush can benefit you in so many ways! It’s not just another pretty shrub or feast for your eyes, firebush can offer much more than that, from attracting beneficial pollinators to making a natural privacy screen in your garden!
The only thing you’ll need to do to make this happen is follow these easy tips and tricks for growing them. As soon as you start providing them with all the nutrients and good care they need, the results will be visible right away!
I think it’s the perfect time to start taking care of your firebush so you can enjoy their fiery blooms next season.
Good luck!