This large shrub to small tree has a slender solitary or multiple trunks with spreading branches that form a domed crown. It has dark green fern-like leaves and the pom pom-like scarlet flowers appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Calliandra tweedii is naturally found in South America growing in Brazil along forest margins in moderatly moist fertile well-drained soils in a wind protected sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

The Red Tassel-flower is a colourful plant that is grown for its flowers and shrubby habit. It is planted along borders for screening in small to medium size gardens or used a specimen plant. It establishes in 2 to 3 years but may be short lived. It is suitable for coastal regions and in cool climates it is grown under glass in a container. There is a prostrate form available that is suitable as a ground cover. ID 764

Calliandra(kal-lee-ANN-dra) tweedii(TWEED-ee-eye)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)