Family: Fabaceae
Scientific name: Calliandra eriophylla
Common name: Fairy Duster
Origin: United States

A small bush from the deserts and grasslands in the Southern part of the United States. The maximum height is around 50 centimetres, making this plant ideal as a container plant on the terrace. The plant can withstand some degrees of frost, but should be protected anyhow. The flowers have a brush of pink stamens, making them look beautiful.

Sowing description: Briefly sprinkle hot water on seeds (+/- 60 degrees Celsius). Afterwards, let them rest for 24 hours at room temperature in some water. Sow in sowing mix at about 25 degC.

Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: -3 degrees Celcius

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