Pink Pride of Barbados 10 Seeds - Caesalpinia
Pink Pride of Barbados flower is an evergreen shrub or small tree in frost free climates. In the tropics it gets 15-20'. In cultivation peacock flower is usually 8-12' tall, growing that large even after freezing to the ground the previous winter. Pink Pride of Barbados flower lives up to its name with incredibly showy blossoms of pink. The flowers are bowl shaped, 2-3" across, with five crinkled, unequal pink petals, and ten prominent bright pink stamens that extend way beyond the corolla. The flowers are borne throughout most of the year in tropical climates and in late summer and fall where frosts occur.LocationPink Pride of Barbados flower is believed to be native to the West Indies and tropical America. It is widely cultivated.CulturePink Pride of Barbados flower is very easy to grow in alkaline to acidic, well-drained soils. This is a fast growing plant. It is moderately tolerant of salty conditions. Pink Pride of Barbados flower benefits from pruning, and can be shaped to tree form or shrubby bush form.Light: Full sun to partial shade. Pink Pride of Barbados flower blooms best in full sun.Moisture: Pink Pride of Barbados flower is drought tolerant.Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 - 11. Pink Pride of Barbados flower dies to the ground following frost or freezing temperatures, but in zone 8B, at least, it comes back reliable. Pink Pride of Barbados flower has survived temperatures as low as 18 F. It can be grown as an annual in colder climates.Propagation: Pink Pride of Barbados flower is easy to start from seeds. Germination will be speeded up if the seeds are nicked with a file before planting.