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Calliandra eriophylla 'Fairy Duster'

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Posted by ruthz 8a dfw texas (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 7, 13 at 8:49


I bought a red Fairy Duster plant a couple of years ago.
I tried leaving it in a container one year, and last year I planted it inground. Only to repot it so I could bring it in for the winter. It hasn't done well either way.
Soon time to drag the pots out of the greenhouse and I'm trying to decide what to do with it this year.
If you grow this, please share your experience.
I love it and want to find the best spot to grow it.

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RE: Calliandra eriophylla 'Fairy Duster'

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I have one that's been in the ground here for many years. There's been some degree of dieback in some years when it would get down into the teens (I'm up in the hills, so it gets colder here than nearby San Antonio), but it always came back in spring. Estimates on hardiness vary widely for this species. I've seen 0°, 5° or 15° mentioned.

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