General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Reddish-orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,170

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Bells of Fire™
Cultivar name: 'TEC6010916'
Common names
  • Esperanza
  • Yellow Bells

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2016-11-01
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2019-08-12
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2019-08-12
Location: Central Texas
Date: 2018-04-16
Location: SW yard
Date: Early Spring
The earliest bloom of the year is always so red.
Uploaded by toy747

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Oct 20, 2018 6:32 PM concerning plant:
    Hurrah! The seeds I recently got from shalyn have sprouted in only 8 days. I've wanted this plant for several years, but other seeds never sprouted. I've started them indoors under my SunBlaster lights since it's late Oct., but I wanted a head start on them for nice spring plants for my patio. Thanks to trading gardeners here on garden.org, I now have sprouts of this desired plant!
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Nevada_Mike On May 7, 2016 Obtained plant
lovesblooms On March 3, 2018 Seeds sown
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