Botanical Name: Calliandra haematocephala
Common Name: Pink powderpuff
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape sprawling, angular upright plant with an irregular, somewhat open canopy; becomes fairly dense with pruning
Height 10-15'
Spread 10-15'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil prefers a light, well-drained soil
Hardiness tender (zones 22-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves 2 pinnae per leaf, each with 4-8 leaflets. Leaflets oblong/angular to 2" long, 1" wide; terminal leaflets largest coppery red
Flowers rounded cluster of bright pink stamens 2" long arising from red corolla
Fruit pod to 4" long
 
Propagation:
seed, hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
espalier, screen, hedge, for tropical or sub-tropical landscapes – makes an interesting accent or climbing semi-vine
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular water
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back to force more dense growth – don't shear cut
Pests/Diseases aphids, root rot in poorly drained soil
Special Conditions/Other white variety rarely available
 
Origin: Bolivia
Family: Fabaceae

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