Botanical Name: Russelia equisetiformis | |
Common Name: Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant |
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds