Royal Poinciana Delonix Regia
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Estimated Delivery:Aug 13 - Aug 17
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Free delivery in Dubai over AED 99 · UAE-wide over AED 200
Royal Poinciana Delonix Regia
🪴 Plant Care Guide
Buy the Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) in Dubai & UAE — one of the world’s most spectacular flowering shade trees, also called the Flame Tree or Gulmohar, famed for its blazing canopy of scarlet-orange blooms and graceful, fern-like foliage. Discover more in our plants & trees collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.
Why Grow Royal Poinciana in the UAE
The Royal Poinciana is a true showpiece for large UAE gardens, parks and avenues. It thrives in heat and creates a broad, umbrella-like canopy that delivers wonderful shade, then erupts into a breathtaking display of flame-red and orange flowers in late spring and summer. Its delicate, feathery foliage adds elegance year-round.
Key Benefits
- Spectacular canopy of scarlet-orange flame-coloured blooms
- Broad, umbrella-shaped crown offering excellent shade
- Delicate, fern-like foliage with a graceful appearance
- Outstanding feature, avenue or parkland tree
- Heat tolerant and fast-growing in UAE conditions
Care Tips for the UAE
- Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering and canopy growth.
- Watering: Deep, regular watering while young; drought tolerant once established.
- Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of UAE soils.
- Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer.
- Pruning: Prune while young to build a strong framework; give it ample space to spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Royal Poinciana flower? It bursts into flame-red and orange bloom mainly in late spring and summer, creating a dramatic seasonal display.
How big does it grow? It forms a broad, spreading tree of around 8–12 metres with an even wider umbrella-like canopy, so it needs plenty of space.
Is it suitable for UAE gardens? Yes — it loves heat and is one of the most popular flowering shade trees across the region.
Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.
🚚 Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.
Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman & Umm Al Quwain: delivered within 1–2 working days. Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah: delivered on our scheduled van runs.
Free delivery in Dubai on orders over AED 99, and UAE-wide on orders over AED 200.
We work with trusted delivery partners to ensure safe and timely shipping.
🔄 Returns, Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Please check your plants when they arrive — returns are accepted at the time of delivery with the delivery agent.
Items must be in their original packaging. If a plant has been repotted or the original packaging is missing, a refund will not be possible.
Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.