Red Bird of Paradise
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Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Red Bird of Paradise Photo Description: Red Bird of Paradise is a large shrub, growing quickly to 6 feet tall and wide. Large clusters of brilliant orange-red flowers top the plant from summer until frost. The lush, ferny leaves are medium to dark green, giving the plant a subtropical appearance. The showy flowers are followed by dark pods that explode when ripe, catapulting seed as far as 20 feet.

Maintenance: Red Bird of Paradise has a fast growth rate. It is drought tolerant, but will bloom more profusely if given enough summer irrigation. This shrub is easy to grow, tolerating nearly all soil types and a wide range of watering schedules. For maximum flower production, place it in full sun and provide summer irrigation.