Crinodendron hookerianum - 60-80 CM C20

Description
The Chile lantern tree (Crinodendron hookerianum) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces red, bell-shaped flowers. They appear in May. The Chile lantern tree also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tricuspidaria hookerianum.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Chile lantern trees are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Chile lantern tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chile lantern tree is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The red, bell-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub