Peacock Pride of Barbados Seeds - Flower Plant

Peacock Pride of Barbados is a vibrant tropical flowering shrub known for its striking peacock-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The plant produces airy clusters of delicate flowers above finely divided fern-like foliage, creating a bright and exotic garden display. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is highly heat and drought tolerant once established. Ideal for tropical gardens, hedges, borders, and landscape focal points.

Features

• Bright multicolor peacock-like flowers
• Fast-growing tropical ornamental shrub
• Heat and drought tolerant variety
• Fern-like decorative foliage
• Excellent hedge and border plant
• Long blooming seasonal display
• Attractive pollinator-friendly plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
• Common Name (US): Pride of Barbados / Peacock Flower
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Flowering Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous ornamental shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 6-15 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 feet apart