Peacock Flower

Peacock flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Pride of Barbados, Dwarf Poinciana, Zahrat al-Tawose al-Ahmar) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is a semi-evergreen plant native to Mexico. This aesthetically pleasing plant grows in Riyadh province into a shrub of no more than two m.

Protected areas contribute to preserving the leaves of peacock flowers during the winter. Before falling, leaves turn red. This shrub is drought-resistant. However, although it can be grown in any soil, its leaves may curl if the soil is heavy.

Peacock flowers require regular watering during their growing season. It should not be watered in the winter. This shrub is cold-resistant. In spring, pruning cuts and fertilization with phosphorus are recommended to retain the vigor of the plant. In most cases, hard pruning is recommended once a year to foster flowering.

Few peacock flowers bloom into red flowers during the summer. These flowers bloom from the beginning of June until the end of September. Pink-cupped flowers blooming for a while give the shrub a distinctive aspect. The shrub bears brown seed pods characterized by their easy germination upon scattering. The peacock flower is a relatively fast-growing shrub that blooms with red, orange, and yellow petals.

Peacock flowers grow up to three m. It bears pods that are ten to twelve cm long.

Thanks to their aesthetically pleasing blooms, peacock flowers are used for landscaping gardens and parks. Their ornamental use also gives a nice look to the planters placed in seating areas. These flowers can be planted around parking lots, in pedestrian zones, and in rural areas. Peacock flowers are suitable for cultivation in rockeries and planters and for covering soil.