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

Pot size - 2 Litre

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£30.00 each

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Place of origin
Southern Chile
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Evergreen
Narrow leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
Red
Racemes
Dense racemes to 10cm (4in) long
Tubular
3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) long
Border
Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
Suitable for small gardens
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Entire
Lanceolate
Height
To 10m (33ft)
Spread
To 5m (16ft)
Tree
Upright tree or tall shrub. Produces showy, waxy flowers which split into 4 twisted lobes
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.
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
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Partial shade