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ERYTHRINA
Commonly known as Coral tree
Attractive trees used in tropical and subtropical regions as park and street trees and trees for shade.
Genus of about 120 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen, usually spiny, trees, subshrubs and woody-based perennials found in woodland and thickets, and on open slopes, in tropical regions worldwide.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousAnd evergreen trees,shrubs and perennials.
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.Use loam based compost if growing in conservatory or greenhouse - full light - plenty of air circulation. -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their pea-like 5-petalled flowers.
Pests & DiseasesUnder glass red spider mite, mealybugs.
Place of originTropical regions worldwide -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Erythrina - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ERYTHRINA
ERYTHRINA crista-galli
Cock's comb, Cockspur coral tree
beautiful rare semi-woody plant with racemes of waxen scarlet 'sweet pea' flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
