Embothrium coccineum

I've recently acquired a cutting of Embothrium coccineum - the Chilean Fire Bush - from a specialist grower in early May. I saw a lovely specimen some years ago at some gardens in the New Forest (Furzey Gardens I think). It has these bright red spider like flowers. I was advised to keep moist, in the shade and it benefits from a slightly acidic soil. It's already got new side shoots developing in the last 4 weeks so doing well - I'll keep potting on until big enough to plant out in the garden.

Ooooo another new plant to learn about yay! 😃👍

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Like @riakat, another plant I've never heard of.

@richard.spicer.7906 yes me too. Will be interested in seeing how it comes on and gets mature enough to flower. 😊👍🏼🙏🏼🌱

@richard.spicer.7906 Saw some at Bodnant recently & they were magnificent & are now on my "absolutely must have" list!

@Richard.spicer.7906 how big do these Chilean fire bushes grow? They sound really beautiful!

Look forward to seeing it flush 😁