Erythrina arborescens


Erythrina arborescens
4 (15)m, as the name suggests, this species grows in nature as a tall deciduous tree. However it can be grown as a container plant as well, cut back in late autumn after leaves are shed. It is native from northern India through southern China and makes showy, upright growing, bright scarlet flowerheads above trifoliate leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot in summer. In winter keep almost completely dry at some 7°C.

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