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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Delonix regia
Royal Poinciana
Flower Color
Description
A tropical, evergreen tree to 10m tall and wide in its native Madagascar. It bears elegant, fern-like leaves and clusters of exotic-looking, bright red flowers. In frost-prone areas grow in a temperate greenhouse as foliage plants, since they rarely flower in a container
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H3
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Patio and container plantsConservatory and greenhouse
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3L1084Q | H: 30cm | €119.95 |
| 4L1084M | H: 30cm | €119.95 |
| 1.5L1084L | H: 30cm | €29.95 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.