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Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower, Gulmohar 'Supernova'

Delonixregia

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Delonix (dee-LON-iks)

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Species

regia (REE-jee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Trees

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Homestead, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Alvin, Texas

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