Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana seeds

The Little Flamboyant, known by its Latin name Caesalpinia pulcherrima, is a bush (or small tree) of Antillean origin. In addition to its Latin synonym (Poincinia pulcherrima), it has many common names: Peacock Flowers, Pride of Barbados, Dwarf Poincinia, Baraguette.

This Dwarf Poincinia is an evergreen bush, light green in color, measuring 30 to 40 cm (15.7 in) and strongly divided into leaflet of 8 mm (0.3 in).

From April to September, numerous clusters of flowers, measuring 15 to 20 cm (7.9 in) in length, appear. Each cluster is composed of 30 to 40 flowers, each measuring 3 to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. The corolla is composed of orange-red petals and sepals with yellow edges. The flower has a slightly fringed contour and long red stamens emerging from its center.

In tropical regions, the Little Flamboyant can reach a height of 6 m (19.7 ft) and a width of 4 m (13.1 ft). When grown in a pot, it can easily be maintained at a height of 1.5 m (3.3 ft) and a width of 1 m (3.3 ft). To achieve this, it will require annual pruning in October, after flowering.

Planting should be done in a rich mixture of garden soil and compost, or leaf soil or compost. During summer, it can be placed on the terrace or balcony in a warm and sunny location. As soon as the outside temperature approaches 10°C, bring your Caesalpinia pulcherrima indoors, either in a heated greenhouse, a conservatory, or a bright room in the house. Ideally, it should be kept at a minimum temperature of 13 to 18°C for optimal growth.

Cultivated in a pot, this exotic bush will bring an original tropical atmosphere to your terrace.