jatropha integerrima......Peregrina

Jatropha integerrima,  commonly named Peregrina or Spicy Jatropha is a member of the Euphorbiaceae  family and  native to the West Indies especially Cuba.

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree on which the spectacular bright red flowers appear in clusters on the ends of the branches anytime new growth is taking place. Individual flowers are about one inch across.

Butterflies and hummingbirds find the blooms very attractive.

The leaves can vary from elliptic to deeply lobed. Leaves and stems contain a milky sap that can irritate sensitive skin. 

 Fruits are reported to be poisonous as indeed do all parts of the plant if ingested but the fruits appear to be seldom produced here on the south coast of Spain.

This subtropical evergreen shrub or small tree has glossy leaves and clusters of star shaped bright scarlet or vermilion flowers. The plant has a rounded or narrow domed form.  The flowers are about 1 inch across and borne in multi-flowered terminal clusters slightly above the foliage almost all year round when growing in full sun to partial shade.  This super patio plant tolerates heat and drought while still looking good.

Best flowering is in full sun, but plants will still remain attractive in partial shade.

 
The growth habit is strongly upright, and the tips of the stems may need to be cut back if you want to force side branches. 

In tropical climates plants may grow 8 to 10 feet tall, but as patio plants or summer annuals they are usually 3 to 5 feet tall.

 Fruits are reported to be poisonous as indeed do all parts of the plant if ingested but the fruits appear to be seldom produced here on the south coast of Spain.

Since spicy jatropha blooms on the current year's growth, it can be pruned at any time of year without harming its flower display.

Unfortunately, the colour of my photos isn't true.  The flowers are more red, scarlet, not the pink that they appear to be here.