Dwarf Poinciana
by Darla Wood
Title
Dwarf Poinciana
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Darla Wood
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Description
A full-grown dwarf poinciana brightens yards with showy, reddish-orange and yellow flowers from spring to fall. Some of the flowers have red petals with yellow edges. The flowers grow in pyramidal clusters and are about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. They have five petals with several long stamens that resemble whiskers, extend beyond the petals and have red or yellow tips. The plants leaves are grayish green.
Common names for this species include Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyant-de-jardin.
The plant is native to Mexico and its flower is Barbados' official flower however it has found its way to the gardens in the Cayman Islands because it is a striking ornamental plant and has a beautiful inflorescence in yellow, red and orange. Its small size and the fact that it tolerates pruning well allows it to be planted in groups to form a hedgerow; it can be also used to attract hummingbirds.
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November 11th, 2012
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