[Umbrian]

When a friend gave me a large Russelia in a pot and said it was a cream flowering one I felt a little disappointed as I love the fiery red one and couldn't imagine a cream flowered one having the same impact. This year however it is really quite beautiful. Still prefer the red though😊

[Hilary]

In THE  MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN number 90, October 2017 there is an article devoted to
Russelia equisetiformis by Susanne Wogart

I have been trying to find this plant so that I could take its photo but most of the ones around here are all drooping off high balconies

[Umbrian]

Must look that out Hilary - thanks for the reference. I first saw it in Sicily and fell in love immediately. Needs a bit of protection with me during the winter but left the red one in the photo in situ last year and it came through well since the winter was quite mild. It is  easy from  cuttings and so I had some reserves.

[Hilary]

My old neighbour told me it had to be watered in the sun. I don't know if that is true or an old wives tale

[David Dickinson]

Mine, a new plant last year, survived the mild winter with no problems.  As Umbrian says, easy to propagate. I didn't even have to try. Two "branches" (inverted commas as they were very thin and not really branches at all) rooted spontaneously where they touched the ground.

[Charithea]

This forum is so informative. Thank you for the Russelia equisetiformis Carole and the advice how to propagate it David. It is a lively colour and it endours its brightness under the merciless rays of the sun. The Limassol Municipality has planted them by the Highways and their red colour stands out next to the Leucophylum langmaniae and Rosemary. I also like the cream colour. Perhaps somebody has one and I can ask for a 'cutting'.