Calliandra 'Sierra Star'
Sierra Star Calliandra
Description
Sierra Starr is a hybrid between Calliandra eriophylla (Pink Fairy Duster) and Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster). This clone blooms on and off all year with stunning bright red flowers, which are irresistible to hummingbirds. It has a uniform, dense growth habit, and a moderate growth rate. It is much more densely branched than Calliandra californica. Because it is a clone, Sierra Starr may be planted successfully in semi-formal rows and masses. It performs best in full sun and thrives in reflected heat exposures. The stems are hardy to about 18° F and the plant is root hardy to at least 15° F. -Mountain States Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.