Russelia Firecracker ‘Salmon’
Russelia equisetiformis ‘Salmon’, commonly known as Salmon Firecracker Plantcomma-sign is a vibrant flowering plant known for its salmon-colored tubular flowers and gracefulcomma-sign cascading growth habit. This variety of Russelia is perfect for adding a colorful and tropical touch to gardenscomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign and containers. It’s known for its continuous bloomingcomma-sign drought resistancecomma-sign and ability to attract hummingbirds.
Specs
Graceful Blooms in Soft Coral Tones
Russelia ‘Salmon’ offers a delicate spin on the firecracker plant with its coral-pink blooms and airy texture. This heat-loving favorite thrives in full sun and attracts hummingbirds with its tubular flowers that bloom all season.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Cascading and arching
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall, spreads 3 to 4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Flower Color: Salmon-pink
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: About 1 inch
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for softening hardscapes, draping containers, or tropical borders
Pro tip: Looks stunning when backlit by morning or afternoon sun.
Russelia ‘Salmon’ offers a delicate spin on the firecracker plant with its coral-pink blooms and airy texture. This heat-loving favorite thrives in full sun and attracts hummingbirds with its tubular flowers that bloom all season.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Cascading and arching
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall, spreads 3 to 4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Flower Color: Salmon-pink
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: About 1 inch
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for softening hardscapes, draping containers, or tropical borders
Pro tip: Looks stunning when backlit by morning or afternoon sun.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Trailing
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Pink
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes