Sierra Starr® is a hybrid between Calliandra eriophylla (Pink Fairy Duster) and Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster). This clone blooms almost year-round with stunning bright red flowers, which are irresistible to hummingbirds and native bees. It has a uniform, dense growth habit and a moderate growth rate. It is much more densely-branched than Calliandra californica. Because it is a clone, Sierra Starr® may be planted successfully in semi-formal rows and masses. It performs best in full sun, and thrives in reflected heat exposures. The stems are hardy to about 18° F and the plant is root hardy to at least 15° F.
Calliandra X Sierra Starr®
Calliandra X Sierra Starr®
Sierra Starr®, PP# 15387
Sierra Starr® is a hybrid between Calliandra eriophylla (Pink Fairy Duster) and Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster). This clone blooms almost year-round with stunning bright red flowers, which are irresistible to hummingbirds and native bees. It has a uniform, dense growth habit and a moderate growth rate. It is much more densely-branched than Calliandra californica. Because it is a clone, Sierra Starr® may be planted successfully in semi-formal rows and masses. It performs best in full sun, and thrives in reflected heat exposures. The stems are hardy to about 18° F and the plant is root hardy to at least 15° F.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Spread | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Heat, Rabbit |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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