Also known as Firecracker Plant · 7 gardener saves
Russelia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Russelia, the genus most gardeners know as firecracker plant. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Russelia varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Russelia questions
How many types of Russelia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Russelia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 7 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Russelia grow in?
Across its varieties, Russelia covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Russelia bloom?
Most Russelia varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Russelia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Russelia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Russelia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
