Erythrina (Coral Shrub)
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Coral Trees are native of South America, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Australia. They are ornamental deciduous or evergreen woody shrubs to trees with usually trifoliate leaves and spectacular hummingbird flowers in orange, scarlet to purplish-red. All can be grown as (large) container plants. Plants will go dormant in autumn and most species will loose their foliage and might be moved into a dark and cool place for winter. In summer all require a sunny and hot spot, plenty of water, and fertilizer. All Erythrina species will flower on present years branches, and thus might be cut back strongly in winter. Few will flower before leaves emerge on last years' branches. For any rich well draining substrate. Prior to sowing scarify seed (e.g. carefully scratch the seed coat with fine sandpaper) and soak them in luke warm water for some 48h. If they do not swell (they will at least triple in size !), repeat. Sow at min 20°C in a sunny place. Do not keep soil too wet until first leaves appear. All are USDA Climate Zone 11 unless otherwise specified. 3 seeds per package. |
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Erythrina caffra4 (12)m, makes short prickles on the bark and has trifoliate leaves and spectacular scarlet flowers before leaves unfold. Flower are followed by seed pods with ornamental bright red seeds. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year and a winter minimum of some 12°C with reduced watering. VII-IX. |
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| seed package 2352 | € 7,99 | ||
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Erythrina crista-galli (Cockspur Coral Tree)150 (500)cm, Cockspur Coral Tree is one of the easiest of all Erythrina species. It is native from Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil and flowers freely as a container plant from its third year onwards. It bears showy deep red, large flowers on present years' branches. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep semi-dormant plants drier at a minimum of some 10°C, when they will shed all leaves and thinner branches will die back. VI-VIII. |
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| seed package2354 | € 2,99 | |||
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Erythrina flabelliformis (Southwestern Coral Bean)170 (210)cm, Southwestern Coral Bean is a small woody deciduous shrub with terminal racemes of most ornamental, long, bright red flowers. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. Winter hardy only in the mildest regions in Central Europe (e.g. the Mediterranean, Atlantic costs and Rhine valley) with some winter protection. In colder areas grow this beautiful plant in containers, in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA at some 1500m. VII-IX. |
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| seed package 5315 | € 12,90* | ||
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Erythrina fusca2 (9)m, small tree with dense foliage and very decorative bright red flowers, even as container plant. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VII-IX. |
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| seed package 2355 | € 3,99* | ||
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Erythrina humeana (Dwarf Coral Tree)200 (300)cm, Dwarf Coral Tree is a short, deciduous, perennial woody shrub from Natal (South Africa) and makes an excellent container plant. It bears numerous bright scarlet-orange flowers on long stalks. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Endures slight freezing in autumn, in winter keep frostfree and cool with reduced watering, when plants are dormant. USDA Climate Zone 10. VII-VIII. |
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| seed package3229 | € 14,90 | |||
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Erythrina latissima (Broad leaved Coral Tree)3 (10)m, Broad leaved Coral Tree is a South African species with several rather flat, bright orange red flower heads before the broad and slightly pubecent leaves emerge. Erythrina latissima grows very, very slowly and will easily fit for many year into a pot and later into a container. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot in summer. In winter keep almost completely dry at a minimum of some 10°C. VII-IX. |
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| seed package 4031 | € 9,90 | ||
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Erythrina livingstoniana6 (20)m, a tall tree native of Zimbabwe and Mozambique with very showy scarlet flower spikes. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year and a winter minimum of some 10°C with greatly educed watering. USDA Climate Zone 10. VII-IX. |
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| seed package 2363 | € 9,90 | ||
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Erythrina lysistemon3 (8)m, makes prickly leaves and clear, beautiful orange-scarlet flowers before appearance of leaves. A very robust and resistant species which makes a good container plant. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year and a winter minimum of some 12°C with reduced watering. USDA Climate Zone 10. VII-IX. |
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| seed package 2364 | € 7,90 | ||
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Erythrina sandwicensis (Wiliwili Coral Tree)400 (700)cm, Wiliwili Coral Tree is a medium tall, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree from Hawaii, where it has become rare. It bears most ornamental terminal clusters of bright orange flowers and broad trifoliate leaves. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VII-IX. |
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| seed package9042 | € 17,90 |
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Erythrina spec.Seeds from an unidentified Erythrina species which we received under the name Erythrina poeppigiana. However, this batch consists of dark red to dark brownish red seeds, whereas those from Erythrina poeppigiana are always dark brown. Thus these seeds do not correspond to the species and we offer them as Erythrina spec. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier and at a minimum of some 12°C. |
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| seed package 2365 | € 4,99 | ||
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Erythrina speciosa3 (5)m, tall woody, deciduous shrub to small tree with trumpet like, bright scarlet flowers before the trilobed leaves with prominent veins appear. Native of Brazil and the Antilles. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C in winter when plants are dormant. III-VI. |
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| seed package 3230 | € 4,99 |
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Erythrina variegata3 (10)m, trifoliate, fresh green leaves and a broad flower head with lose, rich orange-red, trumpet shaped flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year and reduced watering in winter at a minimum of some 15°C. VI-VIII. |
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| seed package 2390 | € 4,99 |
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