Russelia equisetiformis Archives - What's Happening Around Florida

A mellow, yellow firecracker plant

by Ralph Mitchell
November 28, 2023

While most gardeners grow the red firecracker plant as a weeping shrub with a very unique appearance, the yellow version is less common, but worth a look. The lanky, multi-stemmed, three- to four-foot-long branches are normally covered ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Firecracker Plant, Russelia Equisetiformis

Fact sheet: Firecracker

by kathywarner
May 18, 2017

Introduction Firecracker Plant is a weeping shrub that, when in full bloom, looks as if it is raining flowers. These slender, red, tubular flowers appear in the summer and hang on the plant like little firecrackers during most of the year. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Firecracker, Red Flowers, Russelia Equisetiformis, Shrub, Weeping Shrub

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