Its bright red flowers are tubular and form clusters at the branch tips.  Hummingbirds love the flowers as they provide nectar for feeding.  The foliage is dark green.  Plant in full sun.

Its bright red flowers are tubular and form clusters at the branch tips. Hummingbirds love the flowers as they provide nectar for feeding. The foliage is dark green. Plant in full sun.

Episode 1007: Plant of the Week: Firecracker Bush Bouvardia ternifolia

In the Garden, a 30-minute weekly educational program hosted by N.C. State University's Bryce Lane, introduces viewers to the science behind gardening. The series is offered in 3 26-week seasons as a college course through the university's continuing education program. Viewers will learn the fundamentals of horticulture -- how plants grow, plant identification, home landscaping techniques and information and ideas they can use in and around their homes.

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Episode 1007: Plant of the Week: Firecracker Bush Bouvardia ternifolia

Episode 1007: Plant of the Week: Firecracker Bush Bouvardia ternifolia