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Firecracker Plant (Coral Fountain) / Firecracker Bush / Coral Fountain – Desert Horizon Nursery

Firecracker Plant (Coral Fountain)

Russelia equisetiformis
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Light
Water
Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
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Description
A fountain-like shrub with slender, rush-like green stems that arch and cascade outward. Produces tubular scarlet flowers over a long warm season and is highly attractive to hummingbirds. Performs reliably in low-desert Phoenix heat.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
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Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining; tolerates poor, sandy, rocky, and alkaline desert soils.

Mature size: 3-5 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast