March 6th, 2007: Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) by dave

dave Mar 06, 2007

The Bloom of the Day for March 6th, 2007 was Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/bloom.php?date=2007-03-06

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pebble Bodrum, Turkey(Zone 10a) Mar 06, 2007

This is a gorgeous plant, with lovely flowers. They are so delicate. I see this shrub here grows like a tree. I didnt know what it was till now.

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gessiegail Taft, TX(Zone 9a) Mar 06, 2007

pebble, I could just sit and admire these beautys being posted on a daily basis. Every plant I see on this new forum I want to grow.

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pebble Bodrum, Turkey(Zone 10a) Mar 06, 2007

I know what you mean, me too.......

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Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Mar 06, 2007

I have been wanting to try this for a while, I heard they are easy from seed. Oh look, ha, I am on the wanted list! Thanks for adding that Dave.

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Sofonisba Questa, NM(Zone 5b) Mar 06, 2007

Whoa! Well, blow me down. That is such a beautiful plant. It's no wonder I love gardening.

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plantladyhou Katy, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 06, 2007

If I can grow it w/o killing it, it will grow for anyone. Mine seem to be the sprawling type, not upright at all and all that I see are sprawling. Is this the way they ALL are?

Ann

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Mar 08, 2007

Beautiful Photo .... Beautiful Plant! I have loved it since first seeing someone's post and photo here on DG.

I got some seeds for postage from a very generous DG'er .... they are sprouting now. I sure hope I can grow them out to be nice plants!

Lin