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RUSSELIA equisetiformis yellow
Commonly known as Coral plant, Firecracker plant
Yellow tubular flowers
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DeciduousElliptic, scale-like, mid-green leaves 1cm (½in) long which fall early
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Yellow -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread2.5m (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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Heated greenhouse - subtropicalCan 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 -
Full sunIf growing outdoors requires a warm, sheltered site
RUSSELIA equisetiformis yellow
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originMexico -
Flower ShapeTubular
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf shape
Elliptic(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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