12 RED BIRD OF PARADISE Caesalpinia Pulcherrima Barbados Flower Seeds (27)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Type | Shrubs, Bushes & Hedges |
| Plant Format | seeds |
| Color | Red |
| Plant Characteristic | Flowering |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
12 RED BIRD OF PARADISE Caesalpinia Pulcherrima Barbados Peacock Flower Seeds (027) The red bird of paradise (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima) a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical climates. Unlike many tropical plants, it has a good tolerance for drought, making it a favorite for desert landscapes. Red bird of paradise is extremely tough, easy to care for, and affordable. Also known as pride of barbados or peacock flower, this is a popular shrub for tall hedges and screens in warm climates—zones 9 and higher. They are quite popular in dry south western states, including Arizona and New Mexico. These bright and showy shrubs can be grown as a boundary between lawns or around a pool, or to screen a chain-link fence. They also provide great coverage if you want to disguise an air conditioning unit or utility feature. Botanical Name Caesalpinia pulcherrima Common Names Red bird of paradise, pride of barbados, peacock flower Plant Type Perennial flowering shrub Mature Size 10 to 20 feet tall; 6- to 12-foot spread Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Any soil, provided it is well drained Soil pH 5.5 to 6.5 Bloom Time March through October Flower Color Red and yellow Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 (USDA) Native Area Tropical and subtropical Americas Mexican Red Bird of Paradise Seed GerminationStep 1: Use sand paper to gently sand the outside surface of eachseed. This is called scarification of the seed and helps the seed absorb water for germination. Step 2: Soak the scarified seeds of the Mexican bird of paradisein a bowl of warm water for several hours. Step 3: Plant the soaked seeds in well-draining soil in a sunnylocation, or plant the seeds in a container filled with general potting soil. The seeds should be planted 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Water the planted seeds to moisten the soil, and keep the soil moist, not saturated, until the seeds germinate. When the Mexican bird of paradise seedlings are several inches tall, allow the soil to slightly dry out between watering. As mature plants, the Mexican bird of paradise prefers soil to dry between watering and is drought tolerant.
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