Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata'

Also Known As

Calliandra emarginata
Pink Powder Puff

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'

planting zones

10a-11

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Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata' plant details

Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fill the growing area with a year-round splash of color. These pink flowers bear a resemblance to exploding fireworks and yet they display a "powder puff" delicacy. This cultivar has an upright habit and never stops flowering even during the darkest days of winter. A plant that is easily shaped and pruned, it can be maintained at a manageable size indefinitely.