Peacock Flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
SKU
04410
This easy to grow shrub puts on a show from summer to fall with vibrant orange and red blooms. Delicate, fern-like foliage emerges from spiny stems and branches. Unique seed capsules ripen to expose small brown beans. A tough, drought tolerant specimen for mixed borders or massed as an informal hedge.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional water.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | ses-al-PIN-ee-uh pul-KAIR-ih-muh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Open habit, reaching 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall; nearly year-round in warm climates |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional water. |
Provide well-drained soil. Evergreen in frost free climates, deciduous in zone 9, and a returning perennial in zone 8. Treat as an annual in colder climates. Responds well to pruning, and can be shaped as a tree or shrubby bush form.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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