Red Bird of Paradise Seeds – Heat-Tolerant, Fast-Growing Ornamental Plant

Elevate your garden with the Red Bird of Paradise Seeds (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), a vibrant ornamental plant known for its fiery red-orange blooms and fast-growing habit. This heat-loving shrub thrives in warm climates, attracting butterflies, bees, and beneficial pollinators. Ideal for patios, borders, and landscape accents, it delivers season-long color even in hot, dry conditions.

Perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant with brilliant tropical appeal.

Features:

• Bright red-orange tropical-style blooms

• Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant once established

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators

• Fast-growing ornamental shrub

• Ideal for borders, patios, walkways, and xeriscaping

• Low maintenance and beginner-friendly

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima

• Common Name: Red Bird of Paradise

• Plant Type: Perennial shrub (annual in cooler regions)

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Planting Season: Spring and early Summer

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• USDA Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall

• Height at Maturity: 4–10 feet depending on climate

• Spacing: 3–6 feet apart

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks

Planting Guide:

1. Scarify seeds lightly by nicking or rubbing with sandpaper to improve germination.

2. Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before planting.

3. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil.

4. Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.

5. Place in full sun for best growth and flowering.

6. Transplant outdoors after frost risk has passed.

7. Water regularly during early growth, then reduce once established.

The Red Bird of Paradise is a top choice for gardeners in warm climates looking for vibrant, low-care landscaping plants with high visual impact.