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EMBOTHRIUM coccineum
Commonly known as Chilean fire bush
Magnificent orange-scarlet flowers in May and early June. A difficult plant to establish so expect some losses. This species is only suitable for the West and South-West of the UK
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Good to know
An introduction from the 1840s by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864). -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites in greenhouse possibly. -
Place of origin
Southern Chile. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOblong to lance-shaped mid- to deep-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long
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Orange
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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TreeUpright, freely-branching, suckering tree or shrub. Flowers are 3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) long and are carried in dense racemes to 10cm (4in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
5m (16ft)
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