CAESALPINIA gilliesii
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CAESALPINIA gilliesii
Commonly known as Bird of paradise shrub
A greenhouse plant in all but the mildest locations. Erect racemes of up to 40 yellow flowers with scarlet stamens
£19.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Syn. Poinciana gilliesii (bird of paradise shrub). Syn. Erythrostemon gilliesii. Not related to the bird of paradise genus Strelitzia -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite, whitefly, mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Uruguay, Argentina. -
Evergreenmid- to dark-green 2 pinnate leaves to 20cm (8in) long with many oblong leaflets.
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Red
Scarlet stamens -
Yellow
Yellow flowers -
RacemesErect racemes 15-30cm (6-12in) long of flowers to 3.5cm (1½in) across
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Bipinnate
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Entire
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
1-2.5m (3-8ft)
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Tall ShrubErect to spreading shrub or small tree
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilLoam-based compost (JI No. 3) under glass with added leaf mould. Full light.
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Full sun
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
1-2.5m (3-8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Caesalpina gilliesii - Care Guide