Jacobinia pauciflora 'Firefly'
Jacobinia pauciflora 'Firefly'
Jacobinia pauciflora 'Firefly'
Jacobinia pauciflora 'Firefly'

Jacobinia pauciflora 'Firefly'

Jacobinia ‘Firefly’, is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its showy tubular flowers that bloom in shades of red and yellow. This attractive plant is perfect for brightening up gardens, patios, and conservatories with its vibrant colours and long flowering season, often from late autumn to spring. It is an excellent choice for adding winter interest to the garden.

○ Family of Trees: Acanthaceae

○ Habit: Shrub, Not Suitable for Hedging

○ Growth Rate: 20 to 40 cm/year

○ Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, not hardy below 0°C (best in mild or frost-free areas)

○ Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic to Humans and Pets

○ Flowers or Berries: Tubular Red and Yellow Flowers, No Berries

○ Hardiness: H2-H3 (Tender to Half-Hardy) ○

Hardiness ratings


All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
  • ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

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