Calliandra surinamensis - Surinaamse poederkwast (1-5)

Hoogte: 4 m.

Bloeit: feb-apr

Type: TShr

Winterhard in: zones 9-10-11 (5 Celsius)

Het zijn vooral de bloemen die opvallen: het lijken wel roze poederkwastjes. Het blad is mooi geveerd.

Zaai-instructies: Kiem in 1-2 mnd, 20-25C

Plant-instructies: Voedzame grond, niet droog. Zon.

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A very unusual low branching shrub that is ofter reffered to as the Powder Puff Tree. It gets covered in huge pink, fluffy like flowers. It is suitable to be grown in patio pots or containers, and best to be positioned in a sunny spot and somewhere you can appreciate its delicate fragrance. You can also keep it in a greenhouse over winter.

Height: 4 m.

Flowers: feb-apr

Type: TShr

Hardy in: zones 9-10-11 (5 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Germinates in 14-75 days at 20-25 Celsius.

Planting instructions: Use a good rich potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well). Full sun.