RUSSELIA equisetiformis
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RUSSELIA equisetiformis
Commonly known as Coral plant, Firecracker plant
Small, tubular, pendent scarlet flowers. Arching stems with very fine leaves
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousElliptic, scale-like, mid-green leaves 1cm (½in) long which fall early
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Red
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Tubular
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Elliptic
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBranching subshrub with rush-like, erect and pendent mid-green stems. Produces flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long in pendent cymes
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Heated greenhouse - subtropical
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).Use loam-based compost (JI No.2) in full or bright, filtered light -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
If growing outdoors requires a warm, sheltered site -
Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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