Red Firecracker Plant

Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢

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Overview

The Russelia x 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢, or Red Firecracker Plant, is a vibrant perennial that boasts cascading branches with tubular red flowers, resembling fireworks. Ideal for hanging baskets, it grows to a size of 2-3 feet tall and wide. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Provide well-drained soil for optimal growth. USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Climate Subtropical, Temperate

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts cascading branches with tubular red flowers

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts cascading branches with tubular red flowers

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Ideal for hanging baskets, it grows to a size of 2-3 feet tall and wide

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, attracting hummingbirds and

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — The Red Firecracker Plant, also known as Russelia x 'St

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — flowering perennial that can add a burst of scarlet red to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Provide well-drained soil for optimal growth

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts cascading branches with tubular red flowers

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Ideal for hanging baskets, it grows to a size of 2-3 feet tall and wide

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, attracting hummingbirds and

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — The Red Firecracker Plant, also known as Russelia x 'St

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — flowering perennial that can add a burst of scarlet red to any landscape design

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — This hybrid plant is known for its cascading growth habit and tubular flowers

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — which make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — The plant blooms prolifically from late spring through the fall, providing long-lasting visual

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — the flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — adding life and movement to the garden.<br><br>Hardiness is region-specific

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — typically adapting well within USDA zones 9 to 11

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Once established, Russelia x 'St

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Elmo's Fire'™ is drought-tolerant

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — trim back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth and maintain a neat appearance

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — the Red Firecracker Plant is sure to be a focal point that delights clients year after year

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — red flowers in the garden

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — shrub with red blooms

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — shrub for full or half

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts cascading branches with tubular red flowers; provide well-drained

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Ideal for hanging baskets, it grows to a size of 2-3 feet tall and wide; the flowers attract

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, attracting, image 24

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