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Calliandra 'Sierra Star'

Sierra Star Calliandra

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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:

Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.