Phoenix Bird-of-Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima ‘Phoenix Bird’) is a stunning, compact variety of the popular Pride of Barbados, renowned for its vibrant, fiery orange and yellow flowers that bloom profusely throughout the warm months. This hardy, deciduous shrub grows to a more controlled size, typically reaching 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as a colorful accent in mixed plantings. Phoenix Bird features finely textured, pinnate leaves and produces clusters of exotic, yellow bird-like blooms from late spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this drought-tolerant shrub is perfect for xeriscaping, coastal gardens, or arid landscapes. With its vibrant flowers, low-maintenance needs, and heat tolerance, Phoenix Bird adds a tropical flair and a burst of color to any landscape.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima ‘Phoenix Bird’ (Phoenix Bird-of-Paradise)
Caesalpinia pulcherrima ‘Phoenix Bird’
Phoenix Bird of Paradise
Phoenix Bird-of-Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima ‘Phoenix Bird’) is a stunning, compact variety of the popular Pride of Barbados, renowned for its vibrant, fiery orange and yellow flowers that bloom profusely throughout the warm months. This hardy, deciduous shrub grows to a more controlled size, typically reaching 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as a colorful accent in mixed plantings. Phoenix Bird features finely textured, pinnate leaves and produces clusters of exotic, yellow bird-like blooms from late spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this drought-tolerant shrub is perfect for xeriscaping, coastal gardens, or arid landscapes. With its vibrant flowers, low-maintenance needs, and heat tolerance, Phoenix Bird adds a tropical flair and a burst of color to any landscape.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 6-8 ft |
| Spread | 6-8 ft |
| Spacing | 3-5 ft |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Small Gardens, Specimen, Wall-Side Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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