Magenta Firespike

Callistachyum produces lavender to deep magenta flowers in winter and spring. Can be everblooming of pruned regularly.

Tropical Texana

Magenta firespike

I have two one i call purple and its proper name is od. Firespike odontonema cuspidatum also produces clusters of red tubular flowers although this mid to large sized shrub blooms mostly in the fall. A big long blooming tropical bang for your buck.

Tolerant of clay soil wet feet and even drought this supremely rewarding shrub is especially useful in shady spots where nothing else thrives. These plants will do best in partial shade. Will grow up to 4 tall x 3 wide.

Reaching up to 8 tall and 6 wide this tropical shrub boasts huge 8 long evergreen leaves and 1 long flower spikes studded with pinky purple tubular blooms winter thru spring. An attractive leafy subtropical shrub which has deep red flowers in late summer autumn ideal for use as a filter. Acidic alkaline poor drainage submerged roots smog compacted soil strong winds moderate winds humidity regular watering drought water requirements.

Grows with both wet and dry soil conditions. Three days ago i noticed my red firespikes odontonema strictum are starting to bloom. Post jun 19 2015 1 2015 06 19t23 40.

Will grow in full sun to full shade and bloom late summer to winter. Glossy green leaves add to the visual appeal. Jun 1 2015 the natural charm of firespike is its unbeatable combination of big green leaves topped by tall ruby red flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and butterflies and it even blooms in shade.

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