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Russelia equisetiformis
Coral plant
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Uses: As a specimen plant, in mixed beds, grouped as a barrier or small hedge. Can be used as a ground cover cascading down embankments. Prefers well-drained soils. Butterfly attracting.
Warning: Has been known to naturalize in the USA, do not plant near bushland or conservation areas.

  • Height 1-1.5m
  • Spread 1-1.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Scrophulariaceae
  • Botanical Name Russelia equisetiformis
  • Common Name Coral plant
  • Origin Mexico, Central America
  • Habit Dense, Spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Salt spray
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Spring
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)