I refer to the pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), also known as the peacock flower and red bird of paradise. Foliage alone makes this plant special.

PUBLISHED: June 29, 2024 at 7:51 AM PDT For the last two months, I have been admiring the flower show provided by my yellow pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima flava).

The pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) has foliage with a delicate and lacy texture. (Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Best used as an annual It needs full sun and well-drained soil ...

Here’s another attractive ornamental that’s a favorite Costa Rican backyard patio shrub. You’ll find malinche (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) growing in just about any barrio in the country. Its ...

The Pride of Barbados is one of the most beautiful tropical plants for the home landscape. As the name suggests, it is the national tree of Barbados the island paradise in the Caribbean’s Lesser ...

Q: This is the third landscape in the past 20 years where I have grown Caesalpinia pulcherrima (pride of Barbados). I have never had this experience before.

Let's do a little homework first. The Pride of Barbados is known botanically as Caesalpinia pulcherrima and is in the pea family. It is native to the West Indies and has a host of common names ...

Q: I have a Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima, bird of paradise) 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide. When can I prune and how much? — J.B., Houston A: Trim a couple of feet now if you wish ...