Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds – Yellow and Red
Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds – Yellow and Red
Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds – Yellow and Red
Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds – Yellow and Red

Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds – Yellow and Red

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds

Grow the striking Desert Bird of Paradise from premium-quality seeds. This heat-loving ornamental shrub or small tree produces airy foliage and spectacular spikes of brilliant yellow flowers with long red stamens, creating a vibrant focal point in xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, and warm-climate landscapes.

Brilliant Yellow Flowers Drought Tolerant Pollinator Friendly Heat Loving

Key Features

Showy Tropical-Looking Blooms

Produces large clusters of bright yellow flowers accented by long red stamens for a dramatic display from spring through fall.

Excellent Drought Tolerance

Thrives in hot, sunny locations with minimal irrigation once established, making it ideal for water-wise gardens.

Attracts Pollinators

The nectar-rich flowers draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the garden.

Outstanding Landscape Accent

Perfect for xeriscapes, privacy screens, specimen plantings, and colorful desert-inspired landscapes.

Growing Highlights

USDA Zones 8–11
Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Low After Establishment
Mature Height 8–15 ft
Bloom Season Spring through Fall
Germination 7–30 Days

Specifications

Scientific Name Caesalpinia gilliesii
Common Name (US) Desert Bird of Paradise, Yellow Bird of Paradise
Seed Type Shrub Seed
Plant Type Deciduous Shrub or Small Tree
USDA Zones 8–11
Planting Season Spring
Bloom Season Spring through Fall
Sowing Depth ¼–½ inch
Germination 7–30 Days After Scarification
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Well-Drained Sandy or Loamy Soil
Watering Low After Establishment
Mature Height 8–15 feet
Plant Spacing 8–12 feet

Growing Guide

Step 1: Scarify the hard seed coat by lightly nicking or sanding it, then soak the seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
Step 2: Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix and keep warm and lightly moist until germination.
Step 3: Grow seedlings in full sun after establishment and transplant into well-drained soil once the weather is consistently warm.
Step 4: Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce irrigation as plants become established and drought tolerant.

Desert Bird of Paradise Seeds

Add brilliant color and tropical elegance to your landscape with this drought-tolerant flowering shrub, admired for its spectacular yellow blooms and outstanding performance in sunny gardens.