Pink Fairy Duster
Calliandra eriophylla
SKU
02529
A drought tolerant, semi-evergreen sub-shrub with dark green, fern like leaves that hold up a dramatic explosion of small pink clusters. One of the first to bloom, brightening the garden and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kal-ee-AN-druh er-ee-oh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing, 1 to 3 ft. tall by 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late winter to mid-spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant