Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Calliandra

Species:

Calliandra pakaraimensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rate. Seeds may benefit from hot water treatment before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI