Russelia equisetiformis is also known as the coral plant, firecracker plant or fountain plant. It is a shrub which is native to Mexico. It has slender stems and a few and small leaves. It bears many tubular red flowers, which explains its common names.
Russelia equisetiformis is an interesting shrub with attractive flowers. It can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9b and warmer, as it can withstand cold temperatures down to about 28°F (-2°C). There are a few named varieties, including:
- 'Aureus' - with yellow-cream flowers
- 'Lemon Falls' - with light yellow flowers
- 'Tangerine Falls' - with orange flowers
- var. alba - with white flowers
- 'Yellow Gold' - with pale yellow flowers
Leaves are decidious, small to tiny, being .4-1 in (1-2.5 cm) long. They are opposite and oval to lanceolate.
The red tubular flowers appear from late spring to early fall in temperate climates. They are about 1 in (2.5 cm) long and are grouped in clusters.
Russelia equisetiformis requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This plant likes light, well-drained and slightly acidic soils.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 1.50 m
Width 3.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -2.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 7.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Color(s) : red
Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds (in winter or in spring), by cuttings (with herbaceous stems or semi-ripe wood) or by air-layers.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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