Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Calliandra

Species:

Calliandra pittieri var. polyphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily after mechanical scarification or brief hot water soak.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI