Saw this plant in a test garden, large flowers less leaves, from The Ball Seed company. Looks promising, anyone trying this plant?

Jana
Montverde,Florida
USDA zone 9

I am still working on getting the regular Russelia. I don't know if Ball of Fire is available on the retail level yet at least through online nurseries.

Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39

Can plants without soil be mailed by us? Can send some.

Jana
Montverde,Florida
USDA zone 9

Carla,
I don't really know how plants would do mailing them without soil. I have mailed plants with the soil enclosed around the root ball with plastic wrapped around it. You really don't have to mail me any. I I have one little piece that I brought back from Florida when we were there in April that I am still trying to root. You never know it may eventually take LOL!


I did find that Ball of Fire will be introduced in 2010 so it isn't available to retailers yet.
Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39

Jana, That new one sounds like one I'd love to see! I saw a regular one in my local nursery that was completely full and very large. It was gorgeous. If I had not already bought a small one from Bustani, I would have been tempted but it was way too exensive. Mine is doing fine and filling out nicely. Iam glad I have at least one!

Do you have pictures of the new one?

Carol
Milford, CT
Zone 6

I am still debating whether to order one from Sweet Nectar Nursery. I emailed her to see if she is still shipping.

Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39