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Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster
Calliandra x californica 'Mexicali Rose' PPAF
SKU #46825
This seemingly everblooming selection of a Baja native exhibits a soft puffball-like red flower that attracts numerous pollinators, including the Monarch and Queen butterfly. Has a naturally symmetrical, dense growth habit. Heat and drought-tolerant; perfect for streetscapes and xeriscapes. Seedless. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once establish, let soil dry completely before watering.
SIZE: Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Year-round, heaviest in spring. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Adapted to sandy soil; provide good drainage. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing year to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Light supplemental irrigation increases bloom and growth rate. Rarely needs pruning. Remove dead branches as needed. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Year-round, heaviest in spring. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Adapted to sandy soil; provide good drainage. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing year to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Light supplemental irrigation increases bloom and growth rate. Rarely needs pruning. Remove dead branches as needed. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.