Red Peacock Flower Seeds - Flower Plant

Red Peacock Flower is a spectacular tropical ornamental shrub admired for its brilliant red flowers with long, showy stamens and delicate fern-like foliage. It is ideal for garden beds, borders, hedges, containers, and tropical landscapes. The plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and blooms continuously throughout the warm season. Its vibrant flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Features

• Tropical ornamental flowering shrub
• Produces brilliant red flowers with long decorative stamens
• Attractive fern-like foliage
• Ideal for borders, hedges, containers, and landscape plantings
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Long blooming season in warm climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
• Common Name (US): Red Peacock Flower / Red Bird of Paradise
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Flowering Ornamental Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall (year-round in frost-free climates)
• Sowing Season: March–May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–30 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C); soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours or lightly scarify before sowing to improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 8–15 feet tall, 6–10 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 6–10 feet apart