Firecracker Plant

Firecracker Plant

5 Gallon
$56.90
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Firecracker Plant

Russelia equisetiformis

A drought-tolerant, weeping evergreen for non-stop red flowers that are a hummingbird favorite.

$56.90
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Description

Firecracker Plant is a unique, sprawling evergreen shrub celebrated for its spectacular, long-lasting display of fiery red flowers. Its rush-like, bright green stems are almost leafless, creating a fine, weeping texture. From spring through fall, it produces a profusion of slender, tubular, scarlet-red flowers that hang in clusters, resembling exploding firecrackers. This drought-tolerant, heat-loving plant is a hummingbird magnet and is perfect for spilling over walls, cascading from hanging baskets, or adding vibrant color to sunny, well-drained slopes.

  • Profuse, Hummingbird-Attracting Blooms: Produces masses of bright red, tubular flowers nearly year-round in warm climates, intensely attractive to hummingbirds.

  • Unique Fine-Textured Form: Features numerous, slender, arching green stems that give it a soft, fountain-like or cascading appearance.

  • Exceptional Heat & Drought Tolerance: Thrives in full sun with very little water once established. Ideal for xeriscapes.

  • Versatile Spreading Habit: Can be used as a groundcover, spillover plant for retaining walls and containers, or a sprawling accent in borders.

  • Very Low Maintenance: Requires little care other than occasional trimming to control spread or remove old stems.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 2-5 ft
  • Mature spread: 2-5 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Fine, needle-like bright green leaves on wiry stems,Flowers: Tubular coral-red blooms cascading along arching stems,Habit: Fountain-like evergreen subshrub
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Key Advantages:Explosive floral display resembling firecrackers,Extended blooming season,Hummingbird magnet,Drought tolerant once established,Deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Hanging baskets,Rock gardens,Slope plantings,Poolside landscapes,Tropical-style gardens
  • Special Care:Pruning: Cut back hard in early spring,Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils,Water: Moderate; drought tolerant when established,Fertilizer: Light feeding in growing season
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Spring through fall (year-round in warm climates),Foliage: Evergreen in frost-free areas

Faqs

Q: How do I control its spread?
A: It can spread vigorously by rooting where stems touch the ground. To control, prune it back hard in late winter or early spring, cutting stems to within a few inches of the base. This encourages fresh, flowering growth and contains its size.

Q: Can it be grown in shade?
A: It will grow in partial shade but will become very leggy and produce few flowers. For the best flowering and most compact habit, full sun is essential.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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