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Calliandra surinamensis - video

Surinam Powder Puff, Pink Powder Puff, Surinamese Stickpea, Officiers-kwast
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Surinam
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Calliandra surinamensis
One more Powderpuff beauty - Calliandra surinamensis is a large vigorous shrub that can be trained into a cute little standard tree.


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Calliandra surinamensis - Powderpuff

A low branching shrub or small tree with multiple trunks. Showy pink flowers, like a powderpuff, are bright pink on the surface and pale pink to white inside the "powderpuff" ball. This is a excellent container plant for the cooler climates and for the warmer regions a beautiful outdoors plant.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95