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    Caesalpinia pulcherrima

    Also Known As

    • Poinciana bijuga
    • Poinciana pulcherrima
    • Barbados Pride
    • Dwarf Poinciana
    • Flamboyan-de-jardin
    • Peacock Flower
    • Red Bird of Paradise

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 4'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Caesalpinia pulcherrima plant details

    Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caesalpinia pulcherrima

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, showy, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caesalpinia pulcherrima

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to the Caribbean, but naturalized throughout the Southern US. A favorite xeriscaping plant here in Arizona. Not only are its flowers glorious, but its leaves are delicate and ferny. In frost free areas it will become a small tree. Top hardy to 30 degrees. It will often re-grow in the spring from its roots here in zone 8. For sale are plants 3 to 5 inches tall in 2" pots.

    By: Edens Blooms

    8-14" spiked clusters of up to 40 pinkish-red ball-like buds open to yellow butterfly-like blooms, then fade to a deep orange and gold, and finally turning to a deep reddish-orange. This large growing shrubby perennial makes a fantastic show throughout summer. Give it plenty of room and a rich fertile soil.Note: Caesalpinias have a tendency to drop their foliage during shipment. So long as they are provided with light and appropriate moisture upon receipt they should recover and begin to grow fairly quickly.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Caesalpinia pulcherrima plant

    How to Grow Caesalpinia pulcherrima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Caesalpinia cacalaco

    aka Coulteria mexicana, Poinciana horrida

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caesalpinia cacalaco distinctive bark by plant lust
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    Caesalpinia gilliesii

    aka Poinciana gilliesii, Bird of Paradise Shrub, Desert Bird of Paradise Shrub, Yellow Bird of Paradise Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caesalpinia gilliesii flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Caesalpinia mexicana

    aka Poinciana mexicana, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Mexican Holdback, Mexican Poinciana, Yellow Bird of Paradise Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Caesalpinia mexicana flower by Almost Eden
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    Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Compton'

    aka Barbados Fenceflower, Dwarf Poinciana, Flamboyan-de-Jardin, Mexican Red Bird of Paradise, Peacock Flower, Pink Pride of Barbados

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Compton' flower by Almost Eden
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    Delonix regia

    aka Caesalpinia regia, Poinciana regia, Arbol de Fuego, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Malinche, Royal Poinciana

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 30'-70'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Delonix regia by Almost Eden
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