Add a touch of tropical beauty to your garden with Russelia flowers, admired for their cascading stems and vibrant tubular blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This sun-loving heirloom variety is perfect for borders, hanging baskets, or as a striking ground cover, bringing color and movement to any garden space.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Light Requirement: Full sun for best growth
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Bloom Season: Spring through late fall
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Height: 2–4 feet tall, with trailing stems
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Uses: Borders, containers, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens
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Quality: Non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soil.
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in warm climates.
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Sowing Depth: Lightly press seeds into the soil without covering heavily.
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Spacing: Plant 12–18 inches apart for trailing effect.
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Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
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Germination Period: 14–21 days in warm temperatures.
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Care Tips: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.