Chilean Fire Bush ,Flame Flower. An upright tree with narrow mid to deep green leaves. Attractive clusters of scarlet flowers. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Embothrium coccineum
An upright tree with narrow mid to deep green leaves. Attractive clusters of scarlet flowers.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Embothrium |
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Species | coccineum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Chilean Fire Bush, Flame Flower |
Flower Colour | scarlet |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10m |
Family | Proteaceae |
Spread | 5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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