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Calliandra
tweedii ~ Trinidad Flame Bush, Red Tassel Bush |
| Calliandra tweedii is
spectacular when planted in the right place and under the right
conditions. Calliandra tweedii prefers slightly acid soil and
reasonable drainage. If the soil becomes at all alkaline from hard
water the leaves bleach out and the plant does not grow. Calliandra
tweedii is rather tender and will suffer from frost damage if the
temperatures drop significantly below freezing. Because the Red
Tassel Bush is slow growing and finely textured it can be sculpted into a
beautiful miniature tree. The blooms are spectacular and attract
hummingbirds. Calliandra tweedii is also known as the Brazilian
Flame Bush, and the Trinidad Flame Bush.
High resolution images
of Calliandra tweedii are available
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