Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata 'Emarginata' (Powderpuff) - Video 1

Botanical name: Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata

Common name: Powderpuff

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Southern Mexico, Panama, Bolivia

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata
With so many varieties to choose from, Calliandras are the winners when you need to create a screen quickly. Just in one season you can have a nice dense shrub with benefits - the Powderpuff flowers are so pretty! Everbloomer.


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