Coral Plant, Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant
Native to Mexico, Coral Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) is a highly ornamental shrub with slender, wispy stems spilling out like a waterfall and ablaze with clusters of bright, coral-red tubular flowers, which attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This striking multi-branched plant has virtually no foliage and will gracefully cascade from your walls or raised beds in a beautiful, continuous warm display of scarlet blossoms from late spring to fall (all year in warm climate areas).
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
Common names | Coral Plant |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 2' (60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
Common names | Coral Plant |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 2' (60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Russelia equisetiformis (Coral Plant) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Russelia equisetiformis (Coral Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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