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Russelia EquisetiformisFountain Bush Coral Plant Firecracker Plant Coral Fountain Red Bells Botanical Name: Russelia equisetiformis Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: Mexico (native) Plant Type: Groundcover Overview Russelia equisetiformis is a cascading, fountain like perennial that thrives in Adelaides Mediterranean climate. Arching, rush like green stems spill beautifully over walls and banks, smothered for much of the year in tubular coral red flowers that light up the

Light frost tolerant (top growth may scorch below –2 to –3 °C but reshoots in spring)

Bring dramatic contrast to your garden with Lagerstroemia ‘Diamonds in the Dark® Lavender Lace’—a compact crepe myrtle prized for its near-black foliage and lavender-purple flower trusses through the warm months

sandy loam or clay loam with good drainage

Large pots for terraces and courtyards

5–5 m apart (≈1 tree per 12–25 m²) depending on desired canopy overlap

and keeps gardens looking polished with minimal pruning

fresh pale-green new growth

upright leaves flaunt hot pink margins with a rich burgundy/chocolate centre year-round

clips to a perfect hedge and shrugs off Adelaide heat and coastal wind

Poolside & coastal gardens: salt-spray proof foliage stays neat with minimal clipping

‘Little Gem’ brings big Magnolia flowers and fragrance to Adelaide gardens without needing a giant space

feeding bees when few other plants are in bloom

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