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HYBRID CORAL BEAN - Erythrina x bidwillii (Coral Bean Tree)

HYBRID CORAL BEAN - Erythrina x bidwillii (Coral Bean Tree)
SKU: HYBRERY1

Erythrina x Bidwillii | Fabaceae [Leguminosae] - Bean/Pea Family
a.k.a. Indian Coral Bean Tree, Fireman's Hat [Cap], Bidwill's Hybrid Coral Bean

Enjoy HYBRID CORAL BEANS for their...

. eye-catching, lipstick-like cardinal red flowers >>> outward of foliage on 2-3' long spikes
. prolonged bloom >>> late spring to late fall!
. nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds
. exceptional heat tolerance + cold hardiness >>> 20°F
. fast + carefree growth >>> deciduous + multi-trunked habit to 8-10'+
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + drought tolerant
. increasing popularity >>> choice for water-wise [xeriscape] gardening + hot & dry climates

USDA hardiness zones: [7b?] 8, 9, 10 | Sunset hardiness zones: 8, 9, 12-24 [western states]
LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained

CORAL BEAN ORIGIN: Garden Hybrid | Erythrina herbacea [USA Native] x E. crista-galli [South America] - John Carne Bidwill (1815-1853)
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Shipping Size: Premium One Gallon Plant

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PRICE:  $25.00

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