Chilean fire bush
Common Name: Chilean fire bush
Genus: Embothrium
Species: coccineum
Cultivar: Lanceolatum Group
Skill Level: Expert
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 1000cm
Spread: 500cm
This beautiful evergreen shrub from South America is a breathtaking sight in late spring and early summer. It produces scarlet flowers which contrast with the dark green foliage to stunning effect. Best grown in a sheltered spot such as a woodland garden, it needs to be protected from cold, drying winds. It enjoys moist but well-drained soil and benefits from regular mulching with organic matter such as garden compost.
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