This tropical shrub has spreading-arching branches that form an open rounded crown. It has shiny dark green divided leaves and the fragrant pom-pom like rose pink flowers appear along the branches throughout summer, followed by pods.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Calliandra surinamensis is naturally found in northern South America from Guyana to Surinam and northern Brazil growing along rainforest margins. 

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist sandy soil but will tolerate drier conditions in poorer soils in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender 

The Pink Tassel-flower is grown for its spreading habit and its bright pink flowers. It is planted in small tropical gardens along borders or used as a specimen. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions. It is also planted on embankments and is useful in establishing new gardens. ID 2998
 
Calliandra (kal-lee-ANN-dra) surinamensis (soor’-i-na-MEN-sis)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)