RUSSELIA equisetiformis yellow

Commonly known as Coral plant, Firecracker plant

Yellow tubular flowers
  • Deciduous
    Elliptic, scale-like, mid-green leaves 1cm (½in) long which fall early
  • Yellow
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Branching subshrub with rush-like, erect and pendent mid-green stems. Produces flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long in pendent cymes
  • 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
  • Full sun
    If growing outdoors requires a warm, sheltered site

RUSSELIA equisetiformis yellow

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£17.50 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Mexico
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
  • Hardiness
    Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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1.5m (5ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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