Firecracker Plant is a well-branched deciduous tropical shrub with trailing stems and needle like foliage. Drooping terminal clusters of bright red tubular flowers bloom freely from spring until frost. Grows best with full sun and moist well drained soils.
Type: |
Shrub, Annual |
Height: |
2' - 4' |
Spread: |
3' - 5' |
Spacing: |
4' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accent or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Patios, Foundation Plantings, Annual Beds, Walls and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lantana, Hibiscus, Canna Lily
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Russelia equisetiformis kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Russelia equisetiformis kz02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by Carl Lewis, Russelia equisetiformis
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.