The Desert Bird of Paradise or Yellow Bird of Paradise, botanical name Caesalpinia gilliesii, is a South American native revered for its red stamens and soft yellow flowers. Its feathery-like foliage is a hummingbird attractor and can soften any arid landscape. This bird of paradise is versatile, too; it also works great in any tropical landscape. We like to plant these shrubs in groups that can be used as textural hedges or screens!
This is a heat tolerant shrub, making them an excellent choice to adorn landscapes in the Southwest! Desert. Bird of Paradise thrive in a location with plenty of full sun exposure, and they need minimal care. Once established, they have low to moderate water requirements, so they are great for any waterwise garden! Caesalpinia gilliesii also thrives in a wide range of soils and do not require any fertilization. We recommend pruning the branch ends following a bloom cycle to keep it fuller and promote a quicker re-bloom.
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"When you want the red bird of paradise style, but want yellow flowers, this is your plant. Mine grow very VERY fast, and seem to have flowers on them all the time. "
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