The reddish look to the leaves could be an indication that it needs fertilizer.

No there are clearly different cultivars all

in the same garden

My firebushes are that red on close up. Actually,all the firebushes I see that have the orange/red flowers (not the yellow non-native kind) are that red, at least on new growth. I can take pictures tomorrow but my firebushes were not a special cultivar I don't think. I still have tag and can check tomorrow if curious but I think this is just how the native kind looks, especially when kept in the sun instead of shade.

yes please post a pic of your when you get a chance- which part of town do you live?

Awesome place by the way for butterfly and humming bird plants!!

Ty for all your response.

No problem glad you found your plant! That looks like a beautiful selection, I might have to get one one day c:

A bit late but since I promised:

Same plant, one part is under palm shadow more other is basically all-day light exposure. New growth is more reddish on both but more reddish with sun.

Also the leaves can look yellower (and therefore more reddish, because further from green) when they aren't watered. I don't water mine because they still bloom and don't seem too bothered (don't droop or anything) but they do look a lot more green today after a few days of heavy rain.

yes these tolerate drought conditions. have to find the right spot- planning to grow it as a small tree. lets see.

I saw the Calusa at Lowes today. I was debating it but will have to return tomorrow for it :}