Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'flava'

16 years ago

My Caesalpinia pulcherrima "flava" has flowered like it usually does around late October.

I have a "red" growing right next to it, but it never flowers. Its the "tropical" Caesalpinia pulcherrima, not the one that flowers easily here in California.

Here's a photo of the "California" Caesalpinia pulcherrima that flowers every year in July and then through the summer.

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Anyone get the "tropical" Caesalpinia pulcherrima to bloom in CA?

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anitaathome
16 years ago
Wow I would love some seeds of your 'flava'! I can trade seeds of red orchid tree, royal poinciana, scarlett wisteria /Sesbania punicea, popcorn cassia, cassia alata. Let me know!

Thanks,

Anita
karyn1
16 years ago
They're beautiful, especially the red variety. I have a pink one that I started from seed earlier this year. It's only about 20" tall and is now in the GH. We'll see if I can eventually get it to bloom here.
Karyn
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I ordered one a few months ago from Almost Eden. It was a tiny little thing when it got here, so I potted it up until it grew some before I planted it in a raised bed in my garden. It's still only about ?18" tall, but it's growing steadily. It's never bloomed, so I can't vouch for its being a good nectar plant, but it's certainly reputed to be one. Somebody on a hummingbird forum told me that it liked it hot and on the dry side, so that's why I planted mine in a raised bed. This same person also told me that it makes seed pods - it's in the pea family - so even if mine doesn't survive the winter here, maybe I'll get some seeds. My chances of successfully growing it are somewhat marginal here, being a tropical, but I thought I'd give it a try - I couldn't resist those gorgeous flowers! Sherry
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That species isn't hardy (although it might have survived last winter, which was the mildest in 20 years). Caesalpinia gilliesii is generally zn 7 hardy in a well-drained, sunny spot, but tends to be short-lived wherever it is grown, even in mild climates like California. Expect it to last 5-7 years at most. It is probably easy to start from seeds although I have not tried it myself. You could try C. pulcherrima in a pot but that may not give satisfying results.
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I posted this. Halfwaythere1. It seems I clicked to sign in from facebook lol. Inbox me your addresses and I'll send you both a bunch of pods. I have so many! It seems every flower turns to multiple pods after it dies. Is this normal? I'm overloaded. One popped while I was passing by and it scared the bejeezus out of me. They are the standard reddish/orange. Really beautiful.
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fawnridge (Ricky)
16 years ago
anita - You can pick as many seeds as you like when you get here next Sunday or if you don't want to start your own, I have 2 already started in small pots.
greenclaws UK, Zone 8a
16 years ago
Hello Gary/others, can you tell me which you think is the most hardy and smallest of the Caesalpinia varieties please as I am trying get one to grow over here in the UK? Read online that C. Gillesii may fit my requirements? any advice? I think they are stunning plants after seeing them in full flower in Singapore. (Delonix Regia), Royal Poincianas I think they must have been in this case. Saw packets of D. Regia seeds on holiday in Lanzarote and HAD to buy them and have a go, OK yes, I realised at the time it would be a absolute miracle if I grew one above an inch in height but I am unable to resist the temptation!!! Anyway they germinated easily and I can get them to around a foot or so before winter sets in but can't get them to hold leaves over winter, realise temps too cold here even in g/h etc. Told Caesalpinias may be better option as they are more cold hardy and can flower in pots which is what I need?? Any info appreciated, thanks in advance.
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fawnridge (Ricky)
16 years ago
Gill - they grow in zones 10 and 11. If you have a glasshouse with a controlled environment you might have some success. As far as Caesalpinia pulcherrima goes, the flower color had little to do with hardiness. But if you want seeds - I have yellow and red/orange available all the time and we are growing pink that should have seeds by next summer. Send me an e-mail.
siegel2
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16 years ago
You'll want to try C. Gillesii. They are much more cold tolerant than C. pulcherrima and their flowers are spectacular.
greenclaws UK, Zone 8a
16 years ago
Fawnridge and Cagary, thanks for offer of seeds/advice, much appreciated...I am determined not to give up...yet!
Have managed to locate a UK firm that sells C. Gilliesii seeds, so an order has gone in, will be keeping those fingers well and truly crossed.
Off to Southern Spain next week so may come back with even more packets of challenges! Am I mad or what?
Thanks again.
Gill.

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