Perennials > Calliandra > Calliandra brevipes > Calliandra brevipes
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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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