Thompson & Morgan Exotic Collection Exotic : Flame Tree (Delonix regia) (Flame Tre
Elegant tree with flame-red, striped blooms, also makes a great ferny foliage plant for indoors.
Sow March to May. Soak seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Sow into pots or trays of moist soilbased potting mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperat
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots of soil-based potting mix.
When well grown, pot on as required and grow in well-lit conditions. In warmer regions, plants can be grown outdoors in a sunny border. In cooler
Feed plants with liquid fertiliser monthly, and water sparingly in winter. Remove faded flowers after blooming, and trim back growth as required.
Flowering Period: April to August
Cropping: Plant Type: Half-hardy Tree
10 seeds
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