RUSSELIA EQUISETIFORMIS ‘CORAL’

CORAL FIRECRACKER PLANT

OVERVIEW:

Russelia ‘Coral’ is a graceful flowering perennial featuring slender arching stems and coral-colored tubular flowers. Its cascading form provides a softer texture than many desert-adapted shrubs and works particularly well in containers, raised beds and mixed borders. Flowers provide a valuable nectar source for hummingbirds.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Russelia ‘Coral’
Common Name: Coral Firecracker Plant
Family: Plantaginaceae
Suggested Uses: Containers, borders, hanging baskets, accent plant

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 3–4 ft.
Width: 3–5 ft.
Foliage: Fine, green foliage
Flower: Coral-red, tubular flowers
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Arching and cascading

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Use: Moderate
Soil: Well-draining soil
USDA Zone: 9–11