This small shrub has cane-like arching stems that sucker from the base and forms a low rounded habit. It has sparsely placed small bright green lanced-shaped leaves and the bright scarlet tube-shaped flowers appear in a pendant cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Russelia equisetiformis is naturally found in North America growing in Mexico tolerating most well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought and frost tender.  

The Coral Plant is grown for its flowers and low rounded habit. It is planted along low borders in small gardens or used as a spill-over in rockeries. It is suitable for coastal regions, establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. This shrub is also grown in patio pots or planter boxes and requires little care once established. ID 575

Russelia (rūs-EL-ee-a) equisetiformis (ek-wi-say-ti-FORM-is)

‘Russelia’: after 18th century British botanist Alexander Russell; ‘equisetiformis’: like a horse’s tail (refers to the branches).

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family