Pride Of Barbados Seeds - Flower Plant

Pride of Barbados seeds produce fast-growing, tropical shrubs or small trees with an upright, branching growth habit and finely divided foliage. These plants are well adapted to hot, dry climates and thrive in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight. Pride of Barbados performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate watering, becoming drought-tolerant once established. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and landscape planting, it establishes quickly and adds bold ornamental interest.

Features

• Fast-growing shrub with upright, branching habit
• Produces clusters of bright ornamental blooms
• Adapted to hot, dry tropical climates
• Suitable for gardens, borders, and landscaping
• Drought-tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
• Common Name (US): Pride of Barbados / Peacock Flower / Red Bird of Paradise
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical flowering shrub
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub or small tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March to June (warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–21 days after soaking or scarification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2–5 meters height; 1.5–3 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 1.5–2.5 meters between plants