Life cycle
Shrub or small tree
Plant identity
Embothrium coccineum
Plant characteristics
A leafy woody plant with clusters of narrow scarlet-orange tubular flowers that curl back into slender lobes.
Light requirement
Sun in a sheltered position
Growing conditions
Grow in a sheltered site with moist but freely draining, preferably acidic soil. Avoid excessive phosphorus fertiliser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is supplied?
What is supplied?
One packet containing 100 seeds for planting. No mature plant, bulb, corm or cutting is included.
Which plant does the listing describe?
Which plant does the listing describe?
Embothrium coccineum. A leafy woody plant with clusters of narrow scarlet-orange tubular flowers that curl back into slender lobes.
How should I start the seeds?
How should I start the seeds?
Sow in well-drained seed compost and use a cool stratification protocol appropriate to the seed lot.
What growing conditions are suitable?
What growing conditions are suitable?
Grow in a sheltered site with moist but freely draining, preferably acidic soil. Avoid excessive phosphorus fertiliser.
Will every seedling match the illustration?
Will every seedling match the illustration?
Seed-grown plants vary; a named selection is not a promise that every seedling will match the pictured plant.
Is the image a photograph of the actual seed lot?
Is the image a photograph of the actual seed lot?
No. It is an AI-generated representative botanical illustration, not seed-lot or parent-plant evidence. Actual seedling appearance and development vary.