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Delonix regia (Flamboyant tree)
1 hour care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
10m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Delonix regia
Other names
Flamboyant tree, Flame tree, Poinciana regia, Flamboyante, Gul mohur, Mohur, Peacock flower, Royal peacock flower, Royal poinciana
Genus
Delonix Delonix
Species
D. regia - D. regia is a tender, spreading to dome-shaped, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree with broadly ovate, bright green leaves divided into numerous paired, oblong to elliptic leaflets and, from spring into summer, racemes of scarlet flowers, the largest petal streaked with yellow and white.
Delonix regia is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Domed
Toxicity
Sow seed at 18-21C (64-70F) in spring.
Flower
Scarlet in Spring; Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other) Whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. May need restrictive pruning under glass. Will need root pruning if grown in a container.
Propagation
Sow seed at 21-24C (70-75F) in spring. May take 10-12 years to flowers if grown from seed.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Delonix regia (Flamboyant tree) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Specimen tree, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Coastal, City
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Needs shelter from strong winds. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Top dress or pot on in spring. Rarely flowers when grown in containers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Delonix regia
Other names
Flamboyant tree, Flame tree, Poinciana regia, Flamboyante, Gul mohur, Mohur, Peacock flower, Royal peacock flower, Royal poinciana
Genus
Delonix Delonix
Species
D. regia - D. regia is a tender, spreading to dome-shaped, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree with broadly ovate, bright green leaves divided into numerous paired, oblong to elliptic leaflets and, from spring into summer, racemes of scarlet flowers, the largest petal streaked with yellow and white.
Native to
Madagascar
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Domed
Toxicity
Sow seed at 18-21C (64-70F) in spring.
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Colour
Flower
Scarlet in Spring; Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. May need restrictive pruning under glass. Will need root pruning if grown in a container.
Propagation
Sow seed at 21-24C (70-75F) in spring. May take 10-12 years to flowers if grown from seed.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Delonix regia (Flamboyant tree) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Specimen tree, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Coastal, City
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Needs shelter from strong winds. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Top dress or pot on in spring. Rarely flowers when grown in containers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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