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  • CAESALPINIA gilliesii
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    CAESALPINIA gilliesii

    Commonly known as Bird of paradise shrub

     AWARD
    A greenhouse plant in all but the mildest locations. Erect racemes of up to 40 yellow flowers with scarlet stamens
     
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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.
    • Evergreen
      mid- to dark-green 2 pinnate leaves to 20cm (8in) long with many oblong leaflets.
    • Red
      Scarlet stamens
    • Yellow
      Yellow flowers
    • Racemes
      Erect racemes 15-30cm (6-12in) long of flowers to 3.5cm (1½in) across
    • Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
    • Bipinnate
    • Entire
    • Height
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • Spread
      1-2.5m (3-8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Erect to spreading shrub or small tree
    • 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.

    • Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
      Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Loam-based compost (JI No. 3) under glass with added leaf mould. Full light.
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1-2.5m (3-8ft)
       
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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    £8.50
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