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Russelia
Russelia equisetiformis
Other Common Names: firecracker plant, coral fountain, fountainbushFamily: Plantaginaceae (formerly in Scrophulariaceae)
This is a mounding shrubby groundcover which is perfect for cascading over retaining walls. Red is the common old flower colour, but there are now pale yellow and pale orange varieties available. There are also new smaller, more compact dwarf forms.
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Where to buy Russelia in Qld
Regular garden centres are the place to look for Russelia.
Russelia equisetiformis in the Landscape
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The old red variety
Various flower colours
This appears to be one of the new dwarf forms.
Other Information Online
Russellia equisetiformis James Cook University
Russelia equisetiformis Fountain Plant The Florez Nursery blog, NSW
Russelia equisetiformis Missouri Botanical Garden
