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Erythrina crista-galli Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a moderately fertile well-drained soil in a very sunny position[200]. Best if given the protection of an east, south or southwest facing wall[200]. Plants are not very hardy outdoors in Britain though the rootstock can tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c provided the stem bases are thickly mulched with organic matter such as leaf litter or sawdust and covered with bracken[200]. The top growth will be killed by the frost but new growth from the rootstock will flower in late summer[200]. A form called 'Compacta' is said to flower more freely than the type[233]. Plants take 3 - 4 years to flower from seed[200]. Plants are difficult to establish, taking some years to flower[202]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. For further Erythrina crista-galli gardening information |
