Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush

Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush is a compact, sizzling tropical shrub that lights up the landscape with clusters of star-shaped, tubular blooms in a dazzling mix of hot pink, red, and orange, all summer long without deadheading. Native to the American Southwest and beloved by florists and hummingbirds alike, this heat-loving gem is a natural magnet for pollinators and a showstopper in containers and sunny borders.

• Non-stop star-shaped tubular blooms in hot pink, red, and orange all summer
• Irresistible to hummingbirds, blooms continuously without deadheading
• Compact 1–2 ft. upright habit, ideal for containers and front-of-border plantings
• Native to the American Southwest; naturally heat and drought adapted
• Deer resistant for worry-free garden enjoyment
• Long-beloved by florists for use as a stunning cut flower
• Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10; overwinter indoors in cooler climates

Plant Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush in full sun to part shade in well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Keep moisture consistent during the growing season and avoid alkaline soils. Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer to fuel a full season of vibrant blooms. In containers, it makes a spectacular summer patio plant. Mass-planted in borders, it creates a breathtaking sea of firecracker color. Add this hummingbird magnet to your warm-climate garden today!