Embothrium coccineum - 50-60 CM C2

Description
The Chilean fire bush (Embothrium coccineum) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its decorative flowers are tubular and appear from June to August. The medium green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. Well-drained and loose soil is ideal.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Chilean fire bush are medium green, lanceolate.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, shrub-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Flower
Embothrium coccineum forms tubular, red flowers from June.

Use
Tub, winter garden