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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figworts) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Flower Color: Coral |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park' (Pink Coral Plant) - A multi-branching, evergreen (in our climate), subshrub with 4 to 5 foot long arching 4-angled stems that have leaves that have been reduced to very small scale-like ovate leaflets. Both stems and leaves are a bright green color and new grow starts erect but rapidly bends over to form a graceful mound. Primarily in spring and summer the tips of the branches are graced with bright coral-pink tubular flowers, but flowering can occur any time of the year with flower buds only dropping off if temperatures are too cool. Plant in full sun to deep shade. Tolerates wind and most any soil with medium drainage but does requires fairly regular to occasional irrigation to look its best - can be kept drier in shade but does not bloom well.. Hardy to 25° F and can resprout after a freeze. Great for a large pot or used spilling over a wall. Can be trained up a trellis to make a taller more vertical plant. This species is grows naturally from Mexico south to Guatemala. The name Russelia was given to the genus by the Dutch scientist Baron Nikolaus von Jacquin (1727-1817) to honor the Scottish naturalist Alexander Russell (1715–1768). The specific epithet means "like Equisetum" in reference to this plants resemblance to the a horse tail rush. It has also been described as Russelia juncea, an epithet that would refer to it being "rush-like". Another common name for this plant is Firecracker Plant. We have grown this plant since 2006 and also grow the darker red form called Russelia equisetiformis.
The information about Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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