Russelia equisetiformis
Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant
Description
Heavy blooming shrub from tropical Mexico. Coral fountain can reach a matur size of about 5' tall and wide in frost-free climates. In colder climates, foliage will die back at freezing, but the plants will survive all but a hard frost. This is an excellent plant for containers, so plants can be moved to a sheltered location in winter for frost areas.
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
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.