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CAESALPINIA gilliesii
Commonly known as Bird of paradise shrub
Large erect racemes of up to 40 individual yellow flowers with scarlet stamens. Needs frost protection except in the mildest locations
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - mid- to dark-green 2 pinnate leaves to 20cm (8in) long with many oblong leaflets.
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Red - scarlet stamens -
Yellow - yellow flowers -
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread - 1-2.5m (3-8ft)
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Tall Shrub - erect to spreading shrub or small tree
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate - Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - 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. -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - erect racemes 15-30cm (6-12in) long of flowers to 3.5cm (1½in) across
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Leaf form - Bipinnate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 8 -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - loam-based compost (JI No. 3) under glass with added leaf mould. Full light.
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Caesalpina gilliesii - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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