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Image of Caesalpinia pulcherrima
showing off its gorgeous
blooms |
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Caesalpnia pulcherrima
(Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Flamboyan-de-jardin,
Mexican Red
Bird of Paradise, Peacock Flower, Poinciana pulcherrima, Pride
of Barbados)
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Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Origin: Caribbeans, Central America, Northern South
America
Light: Full sun / light shade
Height: Up to 10'
Spread: 4-6' or larger'
Blooms: Clusters of red with yellow and orange, from late
Summer to Fall
Foliage: Glossy, dark green, ovate, bronze-tinged when young
Seeds: Encapsulated in brown elongated pods about 2/5" long
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular, reduce in Winter
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, air layering
Uses: Specimen, accent, landscaping, hedge, screens, fencing
Comments: Caesalpinia pulcherrima or Red Bird of Paradise or Dwarf
Poinciana or Flamboyan-de-jardin or Mexican Red Bird of Paradise or
Peacock Flower or Poinciana pulcherrima or Pride of Barbados is a
splendid looking tender tropical shrub. This woody shrub produces eye-catching brtight
flame-red flowers which blooms year round in warmer areas.
Mexican Red Bird of Paradise is a self seeder. It is a carefree,
low maintenance shrub with a fast
growing.habit. or optimal growth, fertilize every season.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima can tolerate temperature of above 20 degrees F.
I prune it to the ground every Winter and it .returns every season here
in zone 8b. Flamboyan-de-jardin adds color to the
landscaping garden with its showy floriferous blooms. What a ljoy to
havae such a lovely shrub to have in my garden. It is easily grown by
seeds or cuttings.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
