Calliandra selloi, Acacia selloi, Calliandra brevipes, Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock, Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruva, Quebra-foice

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Calliandra selloi, Acacia selloi, Calliandra brevipes, Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock, Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruva, Quebra-foice

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Calliandra 'Lilian'

Calliandra selloi, Acacia selloi, Calliandra brevipes
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock, Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruva, Quebra-foice
Origin: Brazil
Can be used for bonsai

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Attractive shrub with finely divided leaves and clusters of red powder-puff flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. One of the most beautiful of the Calliandra species, it is a medium- to large-sized shrub with a graceful growth habit. Silky, pink-white, powder-puff-like flowers appear during the summer months. The fine foliage is an attractive mid-green color.

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Calliandra 'Lilian'

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Calliandra eriophylla - seeds

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4143 Calliandra eriophylla - seeds

Fairyduster, Mesquitilla, Mock mesquite. Native to deserts and arid grasslands in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and Mexico. A hardy calliandra with flowers and leaves looking very similar to tropical Calliandra selloi. Densely branched, deciduous shrub to 3 ft., though usually much shorter, with grayish-pubescent leaflets, flowers and pods. The petals of fairy duster are inconspicuous; it is the long, pink filaments of the stamens that make the showy display. This little shrub blooms in spring. The exquisite clusters of flowers with their many long stamens form delicate, pink balls, giving the plant a fluffy pink appearance in full bloom. It belongs to a group of mostly tropical woody plants that includes acacias and mimosas.
Soak overnight, cover seeds with 1/2" well-drained soil mix, keep warm, damp and in bright light.
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RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster
Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza
Baby-Plant Food - Seedlings and Cuttings Booster

Per pack: 6 seeds

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Calliandra selloi (brevipes) Pink Lilian

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5831 Calliandra selloi (brevipes) Pink Lilian

Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock. Attractive shrub with finely divided leaves and clusters of red powder-puff flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. One of the most beautiful of the Calliandra species, it is a medium- to large-sized shrub with a graceful growth habit. Silky, pink-white, powder-puff-like flowers appear during the summer months. The fine foliage is an attractive mid-green color.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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