MEXICAN RED BIRD of PARADISE SEEDS (C. Pulcherrima) DWARF POINCIANA Flower Shrub For Sale

Red Bird of Paradise Seeds (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)

Pride of Barbados • Dwarf Poinciana • Peacock Flower

Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), also known asPride of Barbados,Dwarf Poinciana,Peacock Flower,Barbados Pride, orBarbados Flower Fence, is a striking ornamental shrub prized for itsbrilliant scarlet red and yellow flowers, feathery green foliage, and fast growth. This tropical beauty is thenational flower of Barbadosand one of the most eye-catching flowering shrubs for warm climates.

🌺 Flower & Foliage Description

This open-branched, fine-textured shrub producesclusters of orange-red blossomswith long, prominent red stamens. The showy flowers bloomyear-round in tropical climates, with peak displays inspring and fall. In regions with frost, flowering typically occurs inlate summer through fall.

The plant featuresfern-like leavesandprickly stems and branches, making it both ornamental and functional as athorny barrier or hedge.

🌿 Growth Habit & Size

• Fast-growing ornamental shrub

• Evergreen in warm climates

• Deciduous inUSDA Zone 8, perennial inZone 9

• Reaches15–20 feet tall and widein tropical regions

• Open, spreading growth habit

☀️ Light, Soil & Climate Requirements

• Prefersfull sunfor best flowering

• Thrives inhot, humid climates

• Requireswell-drained soil; intolerant of poorly drained conditions

• Drought tolerant once established

• Performs best when watereddeeply but infrequentlyduring the growing season

• Pruning may be needed to maintain desired shape

• Best planted away from walkways or patios due toprickly stems

🦋 Wildlife & Landscape Use

Red Bird of Paradise is highly attractive tohummingbirds and butterfliesand is considereddeer resistant. It is ideal as a:

• Specimen plant

• Accent shrub

• Flowering border

• Barrier or hedge in sunny landscapes

🌎 Origin & Hardiness

Native toMexico and the Caribbean, this plant thrives in warm regions and performs best inUSDA Zones 8b–11.

Why Grow Red Bird of Paradise?

With itsvivid color,long blooming season,heat and drought tolerance, andwildlife appeal,Caesalpinia pulcherrimais one of the most rewarding flowering shrubs for sunny, tropical, and subtropical gardens.

Red Bird of Paradise Germination:1)Use a piece of rough grit sand paper to sand the seeds to scarify.2)Use a thermos to soak seeds in warm water for 48 hours, changing water daily.3)Once the seeds start to swell, they are ready to plant.4)Plant no more than 1/4\" inch deep in well draining seed starting mix.5)Use a heated propagator mat to keep soil at 80 degrees F, giving filtered light, but not direct sunlight.6)Cover pots or treys with a piece of plastic to keep humidity levels high.7)Expect germination anytime between 2-8 weeks, with some taking longer so never toss out any that do not sprout early.\"Please Contact us First if You Need Anything\"Germinación de la ave del paraíso roja:1) Utilice un trozo de papel de lija de grano grueso para lijar las semillas y escarificarlas.2) Utilice un termo para remojar las semillas en agua tibia durante 48 horas, cambiando el agua a diario.3) Una vez que las semillas comiencen a hincharse, estarán listas para plantar.4) Plántelas a no más de 1/4\" de pulgada de profundidad en una mezcla para semillas que drene bien.5) Utilice una estera de propagación calentada para mantener la tierra a 80 grados F, proporcionando luz filtrada, pero no luz solar directa.6) Cubra las macetas o bandejas con un trozo de plástico para mantener altos los niveles de humedad.7) Espere la germinación en cualquier momento entre 2 y 8 semanas, aunque algunas tardarán más, así que nunca deseche las que no broten pronto.\"Comuníquese con nosotros primero si necesita algo\"