Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata 'Emarginata' (Powderpuff) - Video 14
Botanical name: Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata
Common name: Powderpuff
Cultivar: Emarginata
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Southern Mexico, Panama, Bolivia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCalliandra tergemina var. emarginata
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Calliandra tergemina (var. emarginata Nana) - Dwarf Powderpuff - dwarf everblooming variety. Drought tolerant, easy to grow plant. It stays very short 2-3 ft tall, gets dense and bushy, no pruning needed.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot