EMBOTHRIUM coccineum lanceolatum

Commonly known as Chilean fire bush

Hardiest form of the Chilean fire tree with scarlet flowers. A difficult plant to establish so expect some losses, but vigorous and easy when it gets going. Dislikes fertiliser

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Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£30.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 Litre

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Evergreen - narrow leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
Red
Height - to 10m (33ft)
Spread - to 5m (16ft)
Tree - upright tree or tall shrub. Produces showy, waxy flowers which split into 4 twisted lobes
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Place of origin - - southern Chile
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense racemes to 10cm (4in) long
Tubular - 3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil