Re: Russelia

Pamela,
You don't mention the reason why you want/need to
prune it...  I usually just do light tip pruning to
shape/control spread when it is in active growth but
not in full flower/bud.  This would typically be in
spring under our conditions.  Russelia seems to grow
best with regular water/feeding/warm temperatures, and
would typically only get pruned to control size where
I use it.  If the plant has been abused by lack of
water or fertilizing, a good heading back won't
necessarily encourage fresh new growth unless it gets
this.  I wouldn't prune in colder months or during
possibility of frost, as the plant typically doesn't
do much at all if it isn't warm enough to encourage
new growth.  Cuttings start very easily in summer, if
you are interested in getting new plants established,
and stems will often root in well watered gardens with
mulch.

I've also found that this plant really appreciates
regular feeding to encourage best blooming, and is not
a plant that I can ignore in this respect and expect
it to look its best.
--- Pamela Steele <pamela.steele@re-taste.com> wrote:

> Shall I prune my Russelia equisetiformis?. If so,
> when?.  Any information I
> find on the web about pruning it, is conflicting.
> I hope someone can help.
> Thanks
> 
> Pamela
>
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