Overview

Delonix grandiflora is a spreading branched conservatory greenhouse in the genus Delonix, part of the Fabaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Delonix grandiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

Delonix grandiflora is a spreading branched tree cultivar within the Delonix genus, known for its fern-like semi-evergreen foliage and large orange-red flowers. Indigenous to East Africa and Madagascar, these plants thrive in conservatories or greenhouses where they receive full sun and are sheltered. They prefer fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for patio and container planting, Delonix grandiflora is best grown in south- or west-facing aspects and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. It is of interest during spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Delonix

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1C

Plant details

Delonix grandiflora size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Trees

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Delonix grandiflora

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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