Overview
Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Bouvardia, part of the Rubiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include container planting, conservatories and summer bedding.
About
Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Bouvardia genus, known for its simple leaves and clusters of tubular flowers with four spreading lobes. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is suitable for container planting, conservatories, and summer bedding, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by semi-ripe cuttings, and it requires protection in the UK climate as it has an H1b hardiness rating.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bouvardia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Container planting, conservatories, summer bedding
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire')
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, whitefly, red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Prone to root rot, iron deficiency (chlorosis)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire')?
Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') need?
Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') hardy in the UK?
Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire') has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Bouvardia Bellevardia Fire Red ('Zaboufire')?
Semi-ripe cuttings.
