Delonix regia (Poinciana)
Delonix regia (Poinciana)
3 (7)m, Poinciana is a beautiful deciduous tree with a broad and flat crown and clusters of utmost showy, bright scarlet flowers above long, feathered leaves. The up to 40cm long, very hardy, dark brown seed capsules are used for decoration purposes. Native of Madagascar, yet nowadays widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical regions for its highly ornamental value. For any rich, very well drained, slightly rocky soil in full sun throughout the year. In temperate or cold climates cultivate as a pot plant, keep drier during dormancy and at a minimum of some 15°C in winter. V-IX.More Details »