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    EMBOTHRIUM
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    EMBOTHRIUM

    Commonly known as Chilean fire bush

    Can be trained in to a decorative arch.

    Genus of 8 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from forest in the central and southern Andes of South America.

    In the protea family so avoid phosphates. Grow in poor soil and enjoy the fiery flowers in early summer.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Grown for their showy, tubular, waxy flowers. Good for a sheltered woodland garden.
    • Place of origin
      South America (central and southern Andes).
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Embothrium - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    EMBOTHRIUM coccineum
    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
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
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    EMBOTHRIUM coccineum lanceolatum
    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
     
    2 Litre
    £30.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Garden Goodies
    Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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