{"product_id":"caesalpinia-gilliesii-1","title":"Caesalpinia gilliesii","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIf you are looking for a flowering shrub that stops people in their tracks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"76\" class=\"\"\u003eCaesalpinia gilliesii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is exactly what you need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Often called the Yellow Bird of Paradise,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this spectacular South American native produces breathtaking clusters of pale yellow flowers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but the real showstoppers are the incredibly long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e brilliantly contrasting bright red stamens that erupt from the center of each bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEven before the late summer flowers appear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it earns its keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The finely cut,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e feathery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e bipinnate foliage looks almost like a delicate mimosa or fern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e adding an immediate soft,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e architectural texture to any exotic planting scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Overwintering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While it looks incredibly delicate and tropical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"73\" class=\"\"\u003eCaesalpinia gilliesii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is remarkably tough if you respect its two golden rules:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it needs heat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and it absolutely demands sharp drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTo get the best out of this plant in the UK,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e position it in the hottest,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e most sheltered spot you have — ideally baked against a south or west-facing brick wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It will tolerate winter cold (often down to -5°C or lower) provided its roots are kept relatively dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Heavy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e wet winter soil is fatal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Dig plenty of grit or horticultural sand into the planting hole to ensure water drains away instantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The hotter and brighter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the better for encouraging a strong floral display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Water moderately during the summer growing season,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but ensure it is kept as dry as possible throughout the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Poor to moderately fertile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e very sharply drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Add generous amounts of grit if planting in heavier ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Borderline hardy (H4).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Mature plants can handle typical UK frosts if the soil is dry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but young plants will benefit from a protective layer of horticultural fleece during severe cold snaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56761562628482,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/ABB34E74-AD9B-4BAB-9775-B3C8A2CA49E2.jpg?v=1783757029","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/caesalpinia-gilliesii-1","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}