Delonix regia (Flamboyant tree)

Other names: Flame tree, Poinciana regia, Flamboyante, Gul mohur, Mohur, Peacock flower, Royal peacock flower, Royal poinciana

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

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.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Sub-Tropical, City, Drought Tolerant, Conservatory, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

22, 23, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Inappropriate
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Spreading, Domed

Native to

Madagascar

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Sow seed at 18-21C (64-70F) in spring.

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