Calliandra tweedii
MEXICAN FLAME BUSH
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: red & white

Flowering Time: early winter to late spring
 
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Calliandra tweedii
MEXICAN FLAME BUSH
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & white

Flowering Time: early winter to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & tropical designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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