Sesbania Punicea Seeds – Ornamental Flowering Shrub

Sesbania Punicea Seeds produce an ornamental flowering shrub known for its vivid red, hanging flowers and soft, fern-like foliage. It is suitable for outdoor planting in warm climates where it can be used as a feature shrub, garden border plant, or part of mixed landscape designs.

The plant prefers sunny locations and develops quickly under warm temperatures. Once established, it provides seasonal color and visual interest in garden beds, large containers, and open landscape areas.

Suitable for gardeners looking to grow ornamental shrubs from seed for landscape use.

Key Features

• Produces striking red pea-style flowers

• Grows as an ornamental flowering shrub

• Suitable for garden borders and landscape planting

• Thrives in full sun locations

• Works well in warm climate outdoor gardens

• Attractive soft green foliage

• Useful as a background or specimen plant

• Non-GMO seeds

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Sesbania punicea

• Common Name: Red Sesbania / Rattlebox

• Plant Type: Fast-growing ornamental shrub

• Height: 6 – 12 feet

• Spread: 4 – 8 feet

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained garden soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate during establishment

• Flower Color: Bright red

• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer

• Germination Time: 7 – 14 days (after seed soaking)

• Planting Depth: ¼ – ½ inch

• Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 8–12 hours before sowing

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 9 – 11

• Maintenance Level: Low once established

• Seasonal Interest: Spring and summer flowering

• GMO Status: Non-GMO