Calliandra brevipes (Pink Powderpuff)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Calliandra |
| Species | brevipes |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and Northern Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b-11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-50 |
| Height | 1-2 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | This unique shrub is identified by the long, feather-like leaves that are finely divided. The whisker-like flowers are gradient and transitions from white to pink. |
| Landscape | Good as a background shrub or a border. |
| Propagation | Propagated from seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in hot, humid areas with full sun light and regular moisture. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The long, feather-like leaves that are finely divided. The divide is closely spaced and often appear "closed". |
| Flower Description | The showy, fragrant flower grows in a semi-circle and resembles whiskers. The base of the flower is white and changes to pink at the ends. |
Photographs
Calliandra brevipes, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Calliandra brevipes, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
alliandra brevipes, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.