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pink powderpuff

Calliandra haematocephala

Genus: Calliandra
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A large, tropical shrub with 45cm long leaves, made up of pairs of glossy, dark green leaflets. The pink or red pompom flowers, comprising a mass of stamens, are borne in summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter

Pruning

Pruning group 1 after flowering; may need restrictive pruning under glass

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 16-18°C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layer in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years