Color-Changing Flowers
Produces clusters of tubular flowers that develop through yellow, orange, and reddish-orange shades.
Wildflower Streptosolen Seeds for Sale
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Wildflower Streptosolen Seeds
Streptosolen, commonly known as Marmalade Bush or Fire Bush, is an evergreen ornamental shrub recognized for its clusters of bright yellow, orange, and reddish-orange tubular flowers. Botanically known as Streptosolen jamesonii, this South American flowering plant develops slender, branching stems and textured green foliage. It is suitable for warm-climate gardens, outdoor containers, flowering borders, and sheltered landscape planting. The flowers gradually change color as they develop, creating a distinctive multicolored display.
Marmalade Bush
Orange Yellow Flowers
Evergreen Shrub
Ornamental Garden Plant
Key Features
Evergreen Foliage
Features small, oval to elliptic green leaves that provide foliage interest throughout the year in suitable climates.
Branching Growth Habit
Develops slender, spreading branches and can grow as an upright or scrambling ornamental shrub.
Long Flowering Period
Can produce successive flower clusters from spring through fall in favorable growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Streptosolen jamesonii
Commonly called Marmalade Bush
Yellow to orange-red flowers
Evergreen ornamental shrub
Small textured green leaves
Suitable for warm-climate gardens
Can grow in garden containers
Attractive to hummingbirds
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Streptosolen jamesonii |
| Common Name | Marmalade Bush, Fire Bush, Orange Marmalade |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flowering Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Perennial Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading, and Scrambling |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Orange, and Reddish Orange |
| Flower Type | Tubular, Trumpet-Shaped Flowers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer in Suitable Climates |
| Growing Season | Spring through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring, under suitable temperature conditions |
| Sowing Months | March–May (climate dependent) |
| Germination Time | Not reliably established; depends on seed viability and conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Follow verified supplier instructions |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade; protect from excessive hot sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during active growth; avoid waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 6–10 Feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 4–6 Feet, adjusting for mature spread |
| Propagation | Seeds, Softwood Cuttings, and Semi-Hardwood Cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select properly identified Streptosolen jamesonii seeds. Check their freshness and follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation before planting.
Select properly identified Streptosolen jamesonii seeds. Check their freshness and follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation before planting.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting medium. Use a seed tray or small containers with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Choose a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting medium. Use a seed tray or small containers with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow according to the verified seed supplier's instructions. Avoid burying small seeds too deeply. Maintain suitable moisture throughout the germination period.
Sow according to the verified seed supplier's instructions. Avoid burying small seeds too deeply. Maintain suitable moisture throughout the germination period.
Step 4: Provide Light and Warmth
Place the seed containers in a warm location with suitable light. Protect young seedlings from excessive direct sunlight and temperature extremes.
Place the seed containers in a warm location with suitable light. Protect young seedlings from excessive direct sunlight and temperature extremes.
Step 5: Transplant and Establish
Transplant established seedlings into larger containers or a suitable outdoor location. Provide well-drained soil, regular moisture, and protection from frost.
Transplant established seedlings into larger containers or a suitable outdoor location. Provide well-drained soil, regular moisture, and protection from frost.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Streptosolen
Streptosolen jamesonii adds colorful flowering interest to warm-climate gardens with its clusters of yellow, orange, and reddish-orange trumpet-shaped blooms. Its evergreen foliage and branching growth habit make it suitable for garden borders, patios, and ornamental containers. With appropriate sunlight, fertile soil, and regular watering, this flowering shrub can develop into an attractive addition to outdoor landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Marmalade Bush seed growing, flower colors, and suitable garden conditions.
Why are Streptosolen flowers called Marmalade Bush flowers?
Streptosolen jamesonii is called Marmalade Bush because its flower clusters display a combination of yellow, orange, and reddish-orange shades. Individual flowers gradually change color as they mature, creating a colorful appearance that resembles orange marmalade.
How do you propagate Streptosolen jamesonii?
Streptosolen jamesonii can be propagated through softwood or semi-hardwood stem cuttings and layering. Seeds can also be used when viable seed is available. For seed propagation, use a suitable growing medium and follow species-specific sowing instructions. Cuttings are a commonly recommended method for producing new plants with characteristics matching the parent plant.
Can Marmalade Bush grow outdoors in cold climates?
Marmalade Bush is a frost-sensitive evergreen shrub that grows outdoors in warm, frost-free climates, generally in USDA Zones 9–11. In colder regions, it can be grown in containers and moved into a protected greenhouse or sheltered indoor location when temperatures drop. Avoid exposing the plant to freezing conditions.