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Russelia equisetiformis 'Lemon Falls'

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

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
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

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow 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.

Propagation

Propagate by layering, separating rooted layers in spring, or by softwood cuttings all year round

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • hanging basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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