Caesalpinia Pulcherrima, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise

Description

Common name: Mexican Bird of Paradise, Red Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock Flower.

Color: Red, Bright Yellow

Bloom time: Blooms all year.

Height: 6-8 feet.

Difficulty level: Easy

Planting & Care:

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained, pH range from 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Water: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Temperature: Warm.

Fertilizer: In early spring beginning the year after it is planted, it can be given nitrogen fertilizer diluted to half-strength to give it a boost.

Care:

• It is beneficial to prune peacock flowers to the ground in late winter or early spring for a more compact, bushier shrub.

Usage:

Ornamental use:

 

• A unique specimen for show-off in your yard or garden.