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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Evergreen - narrow, lance-shaped leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
Red
Height - to 10m (33ft)
Spread - to 5m (16ft)
Tree - upright tree or tall shrub. Produces showy, tubular, waxy flowers which split into 4 twisted lobes. Flowers are 3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) long and are produced in dense racemes to 10cm (4in) long
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 - Tubular -
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil