Barbados pride Caesalpinia pulcherrima

ABOUT
C. pulcherrima is an upright evergreen thorny shrub or small tree with feathery foliage to 4m high and wide, bearing very showy red and yellow flowers through the most of the year, but peaking in the spring and autumn
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Fabaceae
Synonyms
Barbados pride Barbados flower fence dwarf poinciana flamboyant tree paradise flower peacock flower Spanish carnation see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H3
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Generally no pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pests
Can get glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free
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