Family Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus Caesalpinia (ses-al-PIN-ee-uh) Species pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh) Also Known asRed Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower
Category Tropicals & Tender Perennials Height 6-10 ft. Spacing 4-6 ft. Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color Red, Bright Yellow/Orange Bloom Time Blooms Repeatedly Foliage Deciduous
Hardiness Zone 8a to 10 F Zone 8b to 15 F Zone 9a to 20 F Zone 9b to 25 F
Soil pH Requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (Mildly Acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (Neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (Mildly Alkaline)
Water Requirements Drought Tolerant-Suitable for xeriscaping
Pruning Instructions Pruning not necessary
Propagation Methods Self-sows freely;deadhead to prevent volunteer seedlings the following season From seed;direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting Bag seed heads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Other Details Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds Plant is poisonous if ingested
Freezing Temps by Year: 2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter 2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter 2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter 2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 * very mild winter
