Flower/Plant : Caesalpinia lutea(Peacock flower)
Origin : West Indies and tropical America.
Plant Type : Fabaceae
Season : January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
About :
Native to America and the West Indies.
– Evergreen shrub.
– Profuse and free flowering. Few shrubs put up such a vibrant display of color.
– Have plenty of color on them during late monsoon – when most other plants are green and growing.
– Tall shrub up to 2-3 m. Can be pruned and kept to 1 to 1.5 mts.
– Recommended as a single specimen plant in small gardens or as a group in large gardens.
– Flowers on long slender stems
Growing tips:
– Very quick growing.
– Grows best in full sunshine.
– Well drained and light soils are perfect.
– Should be heavily pruned in winter after flowering is finished.
– Application of manure and fertilizer at the beginning of summer and monsoon will make the plants lush and bloom even more.
Reference
Ashish Kumar Singh