Calliandra tweedii

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Calliandra tweedii

Brazilian Flame Bush, Trinidad Flam

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

This shrub will grow 10'-15' high and produces nice, red-pink blooms. It does best in partial shade to full sun. It has fine foliage, giving it a delicate appearance.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.