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| Calliandra haematocephala, Calliandra inaequilatera Family: Mimosoideae / Mimosaceae Rose cascade, Blood Red Tassel Flower Origin: Nicaragua to Ecuador ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Calliandra means "beautiful stamens", and several of the approximately 150 shrubs and small trees belonging to this genus are grown for their dense heads of pink or white silky stamens that appear on short stalks along the upper sides of the branches. The species name haematocephala comes from the greek for with blood-red head. Trim after it finishes blooming. Flowers: 2-3 inches, big red or white puffs, in winter and spring. |
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