About
A tender, branching subshrub with long, arching green stems, with scale-like leaves that fall early. Produces clusters of tubular, pendent yellow flowers from spring to autumn.
About the genus
Russellia can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs, with arching stems bearing usually scale-like leaves and tubular red, pink or white flowers in axillary clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based compost with added grit or sharp sand, in full or filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and apply balanced liquid feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter. May be placed outdoors in summer in a sunny sheltered spot, containers should be moved indoors over winter.
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by layering, separating rooted layers in spring, or by softwood cuttings all year round
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free