Caesalpinia pulcherrima
PRIDE OF BARBADOS, PEACOCK FLOWER
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Caribbean

Other Botanical Names: Poinciana pulcherrima

Other Common Names: Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana

 
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Caesalpinia pulcherrima
PRIDE OF BARBADOS, PEACOCK FLOWER
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, orange & yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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