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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

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¢) — typically adapting well within USDA zones 9 to 11; provide well-drained soil for optimal, image 97
Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil; the, image 98
Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Once established, Russelia x 'St; the Red Firecracker Plant is sure to be a focal point, image 99
Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — Elmo's Fire'™ is drought-tolerant; provide well-drained soil for optimal growth, image 100
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, image 101
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, image 102
Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — red flowers in the garden; provide well-drained soil for optimal growth, image 103

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