Botanical Name: Calliandra haematocephala
Common Name: Pink powderpuff Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape sprawling, angular upright plant with an irregular, somewhat open canopy; becomes fairly dense with pruning Height 10-15' Spread 10-15' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a light, well-drained soil Hardiness tender (zones 22-24) Morphology: Leaves 2 pinnae per leaf, each with 4-8 leaflets. Leaflets oblong/angular to 2" long, 1" wide; terminal leaflets largest coppery red Flowers rounded cluster of bright pink stamens 2" long arising from red corolla Fruit pod to 4" long Propagation: seed, hardwood cuttings Usage: espalier, screen, hedge, for tropical or sub-tropical landscapes – makes an interesting accent or climbing semi-vine Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular water Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back to force more dense growth – don't shear cut Pests/Diseases aphids, root rot in poorly drained soil Special Conditions/Other white variety rarely available Origin: Bolivia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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