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Blood Red Tassel Flower, Red Powderpuff

Scientific Name: Calliandra haematocephala Hassk.
Synonym: Calliandra inaequilatera
Family: Fabaceae

Calliandra haematocephala in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 13,16-28
USDA: 10-12

Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Nicaragua to Ecuador

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m), 10 feet spread (3 m)

Flowers: Red flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water when growing

Propagation: Seeds in spring

The species name "haematocephala" comes from the greek for "with blood-red head".

Blooming Habits:
Two to 3 inches, big red or white puffs, in winter and spring.

Fruiting Habits:
Flattened pods with thickened margins, opening explosively from the tip to the base, ejecting the seeds several yards away.

Culture:
Trim after it finishes blooming.

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