Red Salsify Peacock Tree Seeds

Sisalpinia or peacock flower is an attractive small ornamental shrub with falling leaves, discovered in 1829 by Dr. Giles. Family: Fabaceae family. Scientific name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima. Type: evergreen shrub. Other names for the peacock flower shrub: paradise bird, red pygmy flamboyant, barbary. Native habitat: South America, especially in Argentina and Uruguay, Madagascar. Color: yellow and red flowers. Seed: yes. Propagation: yes. Planting time: in spring or autumn. Blooming period: from late May to August. Height: from 2 to 3 meters (up to 15 meters in its original environment). Poisoning: all parts of the shrub are toxic. Soil acidity: neutral. Cultivation of Sisalpina tree: widely planted in home gardens and various public parks, characterized by beautiful, diverse, and multicolored flowers including yellow, red, and orange without thorns, and bright evergreen leaves about 20 cm long. Peacock flower seeds are planted in a warm, sunny place protected from cold winds, in fertile, well-drained soil. Seeds are planted after scarification or soaking for 24 hours in hot water at 25°C. In areas with harsh winters, they should be protected from frost, ideally in a warm area. Pruning involves removing damaged or ugly branches to maintain a harmonious silhouette, done after flowering. Watering: this shrub withstands tough conditions like drought, but especially in the first year, it needs regular watering to ensure proper growth. Watering should be very regular, especially in summer, at least twice a week, to see it grow fully, especially in very hot areas. However, be cautious and keep seeds out of children's reach, as the flat seeds in the pods that form at the end of flowering are particularly toxic if ingested.