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Calliandra brevipes


Pink Powderpuff




Origin:  Native to Southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and Northern Argentina.
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Species
brevipes
Category
Perennials
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
10b-11b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c-H2
Temperature (°C)
(-1.1) -10
Temperature (°F)
30-50
Height
1-2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryOctoberNovemberDecember
Landscape
Good as a background shrub or a border.
Cultivation
Grows best in hot, humid areas with full sun light and regular moisture.
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.
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.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Propagated from seed.
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