Odontonema callistachyum - Purple/Pink Firespike

Beautiful plant Delonix.
The red must look lovely as well Marguerite.

Marguerite:

You most likely had Odontonema strictum - Red Firespike. They are very common here also.

Alexandramou:

Thanks! :>)

Here's some of my Ondontonema structum - Red Firespike pics:

http://www.growsonyou.com/Delonix1/photos/strictum

I had a look.....they are both beautiful.

Alexandramou:

Yes, they both are beautiful flowering shrubs!

Odontonema callistachyum has become very popular in the last 5 - 7 years. I purchased my first plant in Los Angeles at a specialty nursery 16 years ago, when it wasn't common. I left my original plant at my last house...however, gave my former neighbor some cuttings. The posted plant is from my former neighbor who gave one back to me. This is the reason why I give many cuttings of my plants away...so if I need some cuttings back I know where to go. lol! :>)

I can see why it's popular!

Very clever Delonix. You just might have to fly to Corfu in the future for some cuttings...;o)

Meanie:

It's pretty spectacular when the whole shrub is in full bloom.

Alexandramou:

You never know...maybe one day. :>)

Delonix,
That would be a blast. ;o)

Marguerite:

I'v seen your pic of O. strictum. I have many photos posted also.