Calliandra brevipes (Pink Powderpuff) - Video 6

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Botanical names: Calliandra brevipes, Calliandra selloi, Acacia selloi

Common names: Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock, Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruva, Fairyduster, Mesquitilla, Mock mesquite, Quebra-foice

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
calliandra_selloi 'Pink Lilian'
This medium-to-large shrub has a graceful growth habit, making it a stunning centerpiece or a lush addition to garden borders


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Calliandra selloi, Pink Lilian Powderpuff

Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock. Spectacular bloomer! Attractive shrub with finely divided leaves and clusters of red powder-puff flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. One of the most beautiful of the Calliandra species, it is a medium- to large-sized shrub with a graceful growth habit. Silky, pink-white, powder-puff-like flowers appear during the summer months. The fine foliage is an attractive mid-green color.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot