Embothrium coccineum lanceolatum
The "Chilean Fire Bush" produces spectacular scarlet blossoms at the end of spring. A plant for mild climates, it has a fairly rapid growth habit and evergreen foliage.
3.00-4.00 (à 10 ans)
-10 
1.50 (à 10 ans)
Part Shade / Sun Use
In "mediterranean" shrubberies in coastal climates, or in containers.
Planting
In full sun, protected from cold winds, in very well-drained, acid soil. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Place the plant (not too deeply) in a hole with a mixture of loose soil, sandtype material and topsoil around the root-ball, gently tamping the earth. Water in.
Maintenance
Prune after flowering to keep a compact form. Fertiliser is not necessary (or, if container-grown, apply specialised Proteas fertiliser). If planted, mulching is preferable to mechanical weeding.
