Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Calliandra

Species:

Calliandra santosiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

red, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification or soaking in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI