Brendan Moylan asked 10 years ago
I have tried for a long time to grow Embothrium coccineum but can’t seem to get it to take off. What are the optimum planting conditions and do I need to do anything specific to care for it? This shrub is simply spectacular when it flowers. I live in Mallow Cork on a fairly exposed aspect.
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
The Chilean flame tree, embothrium, likes acid soil, well drained but moist and with reasonable shelter. It is not particularly difficult to grow once these requirements are met. Â Keep grass and weeds away and be careful to plant just to the top of the pot, not too deeply.
