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

Description: RED BIRD of PARADISE SEEDS (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima)The Red Bird of Paradise Shrub puts off a Display of Brilliant Scarlet Red and Yellow Flowers, Feathery Green Foliage, and Quick Growth Make Dwarf Poinciana a Very Popular Evergreen Shrub that Definitely Turns Heads. It is Hard to Find a More Attractive Flower to Enhance the Landscaping. Also Known as The Pride of Barbados, this Open-Branched, Fine-Textured Shrub will Tolerate Hot, Dry Areas, and Forms an Effective Thorny Barrier. It Flowers Year-Round with Peak Displays in Spring and Fall. It is Originally from Mexico and the Caribbean and has Beautiful Showy Orange-Red Flowers, Fern-Like Leaves, and Prickles on it's Stems and Branches. It is the National Flower of Barbados. It May also be Known as Barbados Flower Fence, Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, and Red Bird of Paradise. The Pride of Barbados is a deciduous shrub in zone 9 and perennial in zone 8. In the tropics, it may grow 15-20 feet tall and equally as wide. The flowers are clusters of orange-red blossoms with long red stamens. They blossom most of the year in the tropics. In climates where frost occurs, the flowers appear late summer and fall. Hot humid weather and full sun ensure flowering. It is intolerant of poorly drained soils. Once it matures it tolerates some drought. During the growing season, they perform best if watered deeply but infrequently. Pruning may be needed to maintain its shape. It may be best to avoid planting this shrub near patios or walkways due to its prickly stems and branches. Used as a specimen, accent, or border, it would add beautiful color in a sunny, hot, and humid area. The flowers also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are considered deer resistant. Zones 8b-11 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"

Price: 7.95 USD

Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina

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

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Zones 9-11

Planting Time: 2-8 Weeks

Common Name: Red Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados

Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

Color: Gold, Green, Multicolor, Orange, Red, White, Yellow

Growth Habit: Climbing & Clumping

MPN: N/A

Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand, Silt, Must be Well Draining

Brand: SeedHead

Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer

Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Type: Pride of Barbados, Red Bird of Paradise Flower Shrub Tree Seeds

Life Cycle: Perennial

Watering: Medium

Genus: Caesalpinia

Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun, Partial Shade

Features: Air Purifying, Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Dwarf, Fast Growing, Flowering, Drought Tolerant once Well Established, Semi Evergreen in Zones 8b & Above, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators & other Birds

Cultivating Difficulty: Easy

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States