Family: Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee) Genus: Delonix (dee-LON-iks) Species: regia (REE-jee-uh) Synonym:Delonix regia var. flavida Synonym:Delonix regia var. genuina Synonym:Poinciana regia
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenDeciduous Foliage Color UnknownHeight 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)Spacing 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger N/ABloom Color RedScarlet (dark red) Orange Red-Orange Gold (yellow-orange) Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouseScarify seed before sowing Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |