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Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 501132



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Calliandra
Species: Calliandra surinamensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
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