Striking Red Blooms
Produces attractive red to orange-red flowers with prominent long stamens that create a distinctive ornamental appearance.
Red Peacock Flower Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Peacock Flower Seeds
Red Peacock Flower, scientifically known as Caesalpinia pulcherrima, is a beautiful ornamental flowering shrub admired for its striking red and orange-red blooms and attractive fern-like foliage. Also known as Red Pride of Barbados and Red Dwarf Poinciana, this tropical flowering plant adds vibrant color to home gardens, landscape borders, outdoor spaces, and decorative garden beds. Its distinctive flowers, prominent stamens, and naturally spreading growth habit make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow colorful flowering shrubs in warm climates.
Red Ornamental Flowers
Tropical Flowering Shrub
Pride of Barbados
Sun-Loving Plant
Key Features
Beautiful Fern-Like Foliage
Features finely divided, green compound leaves that provide an attractive background for its colorful flowers.
Fast-Growing Shrub
Develops into a branching ornamental shrub that can add structure, height, and tropical character to suitable outdoor gardens.
Attracts Pollinators
Its colorful flowers can attract butterflies and other nectar-seeking pollinators, adding natural activity to the garden.
Product Highlights
Vibrant red and orange-red flowers
Attractive fern-like green foliage
Botanical name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Popular tropical ornamental shrub
Also called Red Pride of Barbados
Suitable for sunny garden landscapes
Can be grown in suitable large containers
Can attract butterflies and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Caesalpinia pulcherrima |
| Common Name | Red Peacock Flower, Red Pride of Barbados, Red Dwarf Poinciana |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae (Legume Family) |
| Seed Type | Flowering Ornamental Shrub Seeds |
| Flower Color | Red to orange-red |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching tropical flowering shrub |
| Plant Type | Perennial Ornamental Shrub in Suitable Climates |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suitable for USDA Zones 9–11; climate and frost conditions affect survival |
| Planting Season | Spring, early summer, or warm monsoon conditions in suitable climates |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in warm water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing; scarification may help with hard seed coats |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1–1.5 cm |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–20 days under favorable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 21–29°C |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun for healthy growth and abundant flowering |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained sandy loam or loamy soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering during establishment; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 2–5 metres, depending on climate and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 1.5–2.5 metres, depending on the intended landscape use |
| Landscape Uses | Garden borders, flowering hedges, landscape beds, and large containers |
| Special Note | Seeds and pods should not be eaten; keep away from children and pets |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Red Peacock Flower seeds and soak them in warm water for approximately 12–24 hours before planting. The seed coat is relatively hard, so gentle scarification can also help improve water absorption. Avoid damaging the inner seed.
Select healthy Red Peacock Flower seeds and soak them in warm water for approximately 12–24 hours before planting. The seed coat is relatively hard, so gentle scarification can also help improve water absorption. Avoid damaging the inner seed.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a well-drained potting mixture containing quality garden soil, compost, and coarse sand. Use nursery pots or seed-starting trays with proper drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Choose a well-drained potting mixture containing quality garden soil, compost, and coarse sand. Use nursery pots or seed-starting trays with proper drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the prepared seeds approximately 1–1.5 cm deep in the growing medium. Cover lightly with soil and water gently. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.
Sow the prepared seeds approximately 1–1.5 cm deep in the growing medium. Cover lightly with soil and water gently. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.
Step 4: Provide Warmth and Sunlight
Place the seed containers in a warm location with bright light. A temperature of approximately 21–29°C is suitable for germination. Germination may take around 7–20 days under favorable conditions.
Place the seed containers in a warm location with bright light. A temperature of approximately 21–29°C is suitable for germination. Germination may take around 7–20 days under favorable conditions.
Step 5: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several healthy true leaves and become strong enough to handle, transplant them carefully into larger pots or prepared garden beds. Avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily.
Once seedlings develop several healthy true leaves and become strong enough to handle, transplant them carefully into larger pots or prepared garden beds. Avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily.
Step 6: Maintain Healthy Growth
Grow the established plant in a sunny location. Water regularly during early growth and reduce watering once the plant becomes established. Ensure the soil drains properly.
Grow the established plant in a sunny location. Water regularly during early growth and reduce watering once the plant becomes established. Ensure the soil drains properly.
Step 7: Enjoy the Colorful Flowers
With suitable growing conditions and maturity, Red Peacock Flower develops attractive red ornamental blooms. Light pruning can help maintain a neat, well-branched shrub. Flowering time varies with climate, plant age, and growing conditions.
With suitable growing conditions and maturity, Red Peacock Flower develops attractive red ornamental blooms. Light pruning can help maintain a neat, well-branched shrub. Flowering time varies with climate, plant age, and growing conditions.
Bring Tropical Beauty to Your Garden with Red Peacock Flower
Add vibrant color and tropical charm to your outdoor space with Red Peacock Flower Seeds. Known for its eye-catching red blooms, elegant fern-like foliage, and attractive shrub form, this ornamental plant makes a beautiful addition to sunny gardens, landscape borders, and spacious containers. Give it warmth, sunlight, and well-drained soil to enjoy its stunning flowering display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful answers about Red Peacock Flower seed germination, flowering, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Red Peacock Flower seeds successfully?
To germinate Red Peacock Flower seeds, soak them in warm water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing. If the seed coat is particularly hard, gentle scarification can help improve water absorption. Sow the seeds around 1–1.5 cm deep in a well-drained seed-starting mixture. Maintain warm conditions of approximately 21–29°C and keep the soil lightly moist. Germination commonly takes around 7–20 days under favorable conditions.
How long does Red Peacock Flower take to bloom from seed?
Red Peacock Flower needs time to develop from a seedling into a mature flowering shrub. The exact time to first flowering depends on seed quality, sunlight, temperature, soil conditions, and plant care. Warm climates with plenty of direct sunlight encourage healthy growth and flowering. Provide sufficient space and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Can Red Peacock Flower grow in pots and small home gardens?
Yes. Red Peacock Flower can be grown in a large, sturdy container with drainage holes and a well-drained potting mixture. Choose a sunny balcony, patio, or terrace where the plant receives several hours of direct sunlight. Because it develops into a branching shrub, regular pruning and a sufficiently large container help manage its size. Remember that the seeds and pods should never be consumed.