Pride of Barbados Seeds Tropical Caribbean Shrub

Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) — Red Bird of Paradise · National Flower of Barbados

Imagine a shrub that erupts in fiery red, orange, and yellow blooms all summer long, drawing butterflies to your garden while shrugging off scorching heat and drought. That's the Pride of Barbados — a tropical showstopper with fern-like foliage and long crimson stamens that make it one of the most striking plants you can grow.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Thrives in full sun and extreme heat — perfect for hot, dry climates
• Drought tolerant once established; weekly watering is all it needs
• Blooms profusely from summer through fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
• Grows as an evergreen shrub (Zones 9–11), deciduous shrub (Zone 9), returning perennial (Zone 8), or annual in cooler zones
• Can be container-grown indoors where winters are harsh

Growing Details

• Botanical name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
• Common names: Red Bird of Paradise, Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana, Dwarf Flamboyant
• Hardiness Zones: 8–11
• Mature height: 3–10 ft (up to 15–20 ft in tropical climates)
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates alkaline and acidic soils
• Approx. 650 seeds per ¼ lb

A Caribbean Icon

The Pride of Barbados is the national flower of Barbados and is native to the West Indies. Its species name, pulcherrima, is Latin for "most beautiful" — and once it blooms in your garden, you'll understand why.