Red Bird of Paradise Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Red Bird of Paradise is a warm-climate ornamental flowering shrub known for its bright red and orange flowers and attractive fern-like foliage. It grows well in sunny gardens and landscapes and prefers warm temperatures, well-drained soil, and moderate watering.

Features

• Ornamental flowering shrub
• Produces bright red and orange flowers
• Attractive fern-like foliage
• Suitable for gardens and landscapes
• Tolerant of warm and sunny conditions
• Suitable for containers and outdoor planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
• Common Name (US): Red Bird of Paradise
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Bird of Paradise Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial flowering shrub
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to early summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 1–4 weeks; sow in warm, consistently moist growing medium
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 4–6 feet apart