Russelia, Red Firecracker Plant, Round-Leaf Firecracker Plant, San Carlos Red Firecracker Plant 'San Carlos'

Russeliarotundifolia

Genus
Russelia (russ-EL-ee-uh)
Species
rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mc Calla, Alabama

Galt, California

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Carrabelle, Florida

Crestview, Florida

Miami, Florida

Miramar Beach, Florida

Mount Dora, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

New Orleans, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana

Stonewall, Louisiana

Alvin, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Houston, Texas

Katy, Texas

Mcallen, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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K
Crestview, FL | May 2018 | positive

Mine i got on sale in my area of florida last year from neglect...i keep mine in a container that its outgrown, so i can bring it in...bu...Read More

J
West Palm Beach, FL | March 2016 | negative

I live in south Florida My firecracker bush has white spots on the stem. It is otherwise healthy. Does anyone know how to get rid of the spots?

C
Cape Coral, FL | June 2011 | neutral

After my firecrackers were in ground for about 2 weeks, the plants started turning brown. Can someone please tell why this would happen ...Read More

A
Lafayette, IN (Zone 5a) | November 2010 | positive

It makes a great border plant. It spreads by its root system and stems will take root if they touch the ground. Full sun to partial sun...Read More

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