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Colvillea Racemosa Seeds - Flamingo Tree Seeds for Garden

Colvillea Racemosa Seeds - Flamingo Tree Seeds for Garden

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.


Sow seeds in well-drained soil or seed-starting mix.


Cover lightly and keep soil moist.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for best flowering.


Use fertile, well-drained soil.


Water regularly during active growth.

Tips

Suitable for large gardens and landscapes.


Requires space to grow into a tree.


Mulch to retain soil moisture.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Fern-like foliage

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, spreading tree

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Colvillea Racemosa Seeds - Flamingo Tree Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering ornamental tree

Colvillea racemosa, commonly known as the Flamingo Flower Tree, is a rare ornamental species native to Madagascar. It is prized for its elegant, feathery foliage and spectacular hanging clusters of brightly colored flowers. Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates, this perennial tree thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations. Colvillea racemosa is an excellent choice for landscape gardeners looking to add an exotic, architectural focal point to large gardens or open spaces.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Large pods

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

8–15 m

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones 10–12

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

No

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

4–6 m

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

2–3 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm, well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000172881

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colvillea racemosa different from royal poinciana?

Colvillea has upright clusters of orange-yellow flowers, while royal poinciana produces broad, spreading flower clusters.

Can this tree become a landscape focal point?

Yes. Its striking flowers and graceful canopy make it suitable as a specimen ornamental tree.

Which plants pair well with Colvillea racemosa?

Plumeria, hibiscus, crotons, and ornamental grasses complement its tropical appearance.

Does the tree provide ornamental value before flowering?

Yes. Its finely divided foliage adds texture even when flowers are absent.

Can mature trees provide light shade?

Yes. As the canopy develops, it can create filtered shade in suitable landscapes.

Do the flowers attract pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.