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Rare Pride of Barbados | Peacock Caesalpinia pulcherrima rosea plant

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The stem, branches and petioles are armed with sharp spines and the leaves are fern-like, Peacock flower lives up to its name with incredibly showy blossoms of pink. The flowers are bowl shaped, 2-3″ across, with five crinkled petals, and ten prominent stamens that extend way beyond the corolla. The flowers are borne in terminal clusters 8-10″ tall throughout most of the year in tropical climates and in late summer and fall where frosts occur.

Peacock flower is believed to be native to the West Indies and tropical America. Peacock flower is believed to be native to the West Indies and tropical America.
Caesalpinia is very easy to grow in alkaline to acidic, well-drained soils. And is a fast growing, in Full sun to partial shade. Full sun, drought tolerant.

Peacock flower dies to the ground following frost or freezing temperatures, but in zone 8B, at least, it comes back reliable, albeit late, in middle spring. Don’t give up on it! Peacock flower has survived temperatures as low as 18 F. It can be grown as an annual in colder climates.

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peacock flower
Broadleaf evergreen
Fabaceae
Tropical Americas
9 to 11
10.00 to 20.00 feet
6.00 to 12.00 feet
Seasonal bloomer
Full sun
Medium
Low
Hedge, Flowering Tree
Showy
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Showy
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Drought
Orange-yellow with red stamens
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Light Yellow, Dark Yellow, Red Orange

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