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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Russelia equisetiformis
coral plant
Flower Color
Description
A broom-like evergreen shrub with arching stems to 1m or more, bearing small leaves which soon fall; flowers 3cm long, tubular, scarlet, in pendent clusters, opening from spring to autumn
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
Neutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H3
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freePatio and container plants