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coral plant [3]

Russelia equisetiformis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Russelia
Family: Plantaginaceae
Common Names: fountain plant, firecracker plant [4]

About this plant

R. equisetiformis is a broom-like evergreen shrub with arching stems to 1m or more, bearing small leaves which soon fall; flowers 3cm long, tubular, scarlet, in pendent clusters, opening from spring to autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

Neutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

In containers under glass grow in a loam-based compost such as John Innes No.2 with added grit or sharp sand in full or filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and apply balanced liquid feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter. May be placed outdoors in summer in a sunny sheltered spot

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Divide rooted layers in spring. Take softwood cuttings all year round

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years