Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush)
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) with thin orange red flower tubes amidst narrow green foliage.
Botanical name: Embothrium coccineum
Common name: Chilean Fire Bush
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Chile
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsIn late Spring to early Summer it becomes a solid mass of beautiful, fiery red, tubular flowers held in loose clusters. The deep green, lance shaped foliage is evergreen. It's a slow grower for the first two years, so you might want to keep it in a container for at least a year. Chilean Fire Bush wants deep, loamy, not too rich, well-drained soil and doesn't like animal manure. Shelter from cold, drying winds. An outstanding specimen tree.
Similar plants: Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush)
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) red tubular flower clusters grouped along a slender woody stem.
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) red flower clusters bloom on thin green branches reaching skyward
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) orange flower cluster emerging among dark green narrow foliage.
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) orange red flower cluster hanging near narrow green foliage
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) with narrow green leaves and small red flower clusters.
Embothrium coccineum (Chilean Fire Bush) red flowers hang from stems surrounded by narrow green leaves.
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