powder puff tree
Calliandra haematocephala
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Red
Notes
Powder puff tree (Calliandra haematocephala) is a shrub for borders, hedges, and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It bears red flowers that look like fluffy powder puffs. It reaches 3 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
Pairs well with Butterfly bush, Evergold sedge, and Big bluestem.
Native range
Bolivia.