Valentine Bush
Eremophila maculata ‘Valentine’
Latin Name: Fouquieria splendens
Common Name: Ocotillo
Native Distribution: Chihuahuan, Mohave & Sonoran Deserts
Size: 4’h x 5’w
Flower: Showy tubular red flowers from December to spring; flowers begin deep red and lighten to fuchsia; second flowering is common
Foliage: Small gray/green leaves that develop a red tinge with the cold; naturally dense but open form
Site Preferences: Full sun in well-drained soil; tolerates reflected heat; alkaline & saline tolerant; heat tolerant
Landscape Uses: Good around pools, associates well with Cacti and other succulents; great, long-lasting winter color; consider planting near winter-blooming Aloes
Plant Characteristics
Evergreen
Moderate to fast growth rate
More rapid growth with regular irrigation & fertilization
Attracts hummingbirds
Hardy to 15 F
Cold temps create red edged leaves
Stunning red to fuchsia flowers
Minimal shaping/pruning required
If necessary, prune after bloom period