Peacock Flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Also listed as Poinciana pulcherrima, Caesalpinia hispida
Also known as Pride of Barbados, Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana
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A tropical shrub prized for its showy orange and red flowers with prominent red stamens, resembling a peacock display. Blooms prolifically in warm climates and tolerates heat and drought well.
Why grow it
Caesalpinia pulcherrima produces distinctive flowers with prominent stamens that stand apart from other tropical ornamentals, making it useful where visual impact is desired in warm gardens. It requires less supplemental water than many showy flowering shrubs once established, and tolerates poor soils better than comparable heat-loving ornamentals, which can reduce maintenance inputs in suitable climates.
Watch out for
The plant benefits from regular deadheading to sustain flowering; without it, bloom production typically declines mid to late season. In cooler climates at the margins of its range, flowering may be sparse or delayed if the growing season is too short.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Fabaceae
Native Range
Tropical Americas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tropical shrub prized for its showy orange and red flowers with prominent red stamens, resembling a peacock display. Blooms prolifically in warm climates and tolerates heat and drought well.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Peacock Flower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Caesalpinia pulcherrima produces distinctive flowers with prominent stamens that stand apart from other tropical ornamentals, making it useful where visual impact is desired in warm gardens. It requires less supplemental water than many showy flowering shrubs once established, and tolerates poor soils better than comparable heat-loving ornamentals, which can reduce maintenance inputs in suitable climates.
Watch out for
The plant benefits from regular deadheading to sustain flowering; without it, bloom production typically declines mid to late season. In cooler climates at the margins of its range, flowering may be sparse or delayed if the growing season is too short.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Fabaceae
Native Range
Tropical Americas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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