Russelia Firecracker Fern
Bring nonstop color and movement to your landscape with Russelia Firecracker Fern, a cascading beauty covered in vibrant red tubular blooms that hummingbirds can’t resist. Despite its delicate, fern-like appearance, this heat-loving plant is incredibly tough, thriving in sunny gardens, hanging baskets, and containers with minimal care. Its graceful arching stems create a dramatic waterfall effect, making it a standout choice for patios, borders, and tropical-inspired landscapes.
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Species: Russelia equisetiformis
Plant Height: 36-60 in.
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Minimum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Maximum Sunlight: Full Sun
Russelia Firecracker Fern features slender, cascading green stems that resemble soft fern foliage, creating an airy and elegant texture in the garden. From spring through fall, bright firecracker-red tubular flowers bloom in abundance, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. Its flowing habit and vibrant blooms add bold color and movement to containers, retaining walls, and garden beds.
This fast-growing perennial has a naturally arching and spreading habit that makes it perfect for hanging baskets, large containers, slopes, and borders. Russelia Firecracker Fern thrives in heat and humidity, bringing tropical charm to sunny outdoor spaces. Its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent option for pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, and colorful accent plantings.
Russelia Firecracker Fern typically grows 2 to 4 feet tall with a spread of up to 6 feet. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires only occasional watering. Light pruning can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fuller growth throughout the growing season.