Delonix regia
flamboyant
A tropical, evergreen tree to 10m tall and wide in its native Madagascar. It bears elegant, fern-like leaves and clusters of exotic-looking, bright red flowers. In frost-prone areas grow in a temperate greenhouse as foliage plants, since they rarely flower in a container
Other common names
flamboyanteflame tree
see moregul mohur
mohur
royal peacock flower
royal poinciana
peacock flower
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
A genus of flowering plants, including trees native to East Africa and Madagascar. The foliage is fern-like and the orange-red flowers are large and have a disctinct spreading habit
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Madagascar
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No. 3) in full light. In the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly at other times. Top dress or pot on in spring
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
See pruning group 1; tolerates hard pruning under glass
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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