Pride of Barbados Seeds – peacock

Bring vibrant tropical beauty to your garden with Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), also known as the Red Bird Flower. This striking plant is admired for its fiery red-orange blossoms accented with long, elegant stamens. Perfect for adding bold color to borders, landscape focal points, or large containers, the Pride of Barbados thrives in warm climates and is valued as a long-blooming ornamental.

Features:

• Bright red-orange tropical blooms with long stamens

• Popular ornamental for warm, sunny gardens

• Long blooming season with extended summer color

• Ideal for borders, focal points, or container planting

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial shrub (grown as annual in cooler climates)

• Height: 4–10 feet depending on climate

• Bloom Time: Late spring through fall

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil

• USDA Zones: 9–11 (perennial), suitable for summer annual in zones 7–8

• Planting Season:

  • Zones 9–11: Sow outdoors in late spring to early summer (March–June)

  • Zones 7–8: Start indoors in early spring (February–April), transplant outdoors after frost

  • Cooler Zones: Grow as a container annual during warm months

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation: For faster germination, lightly scarify seeds and soak in warm water for 24 hours.

2. Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow ¼–½ inch deep in well-draining soil. Germination usually takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost has passed, spacing 3–5 feet apart.

4. Direct Sowing: In warmer zones, seeds may be sown directly into prepared soil after the last frost.

5. Care Tips: Provide full sun, water moderately, and allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Prune lightly to encourage fuller growth.