About
This large evergreen shrub or small tree, with 2-pinnate leaves composed of tiny oblong leaflets, and eye-catching yellow flowers 3cm across, with long crimson stamens.
About the genus
A genus of flowering plants, native to tropical and subtropical America with feathery green foliage and exotic yellow flowers with long red stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Native toChile to Uruguay
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in full sun in a frost-free area in moist but well-drained soil. Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. Plants under glass may need a restrictive prune after the first flush of flowers
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free