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Powder Puff - 10" Grow bag
Powder Puff - 10" Grow bag
Powder Puff - 10" Grow bag
Powder Puff - 10" Grow bag

Powder Puff - 10" Grow bag

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  • Fluffy crimson powder-puff blooms
  • Attracts birds, bees and butterflies
  • Long flowering season
  • Attractive bronze new foliage
  • Fast-growing and adaptable
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Calliandra haematocephala, the red powder puff, is an evergreen spreading shrub that delights with fluffy, silky pompom flowers of bright crimson resembling powder puffs. Native to Bolivia, it flourishes in warm Indian conditions, flowering generously through the cooler and warm seasons. The compound, fern-like foliage opens bronze and matures to glossy green, while the nectar-rich blooms draw sunbirds, butterflies and bees. It can be grown as a feature shrub, an informal hedge or trained against a wall, and even shaped into a small standard. Tough and fast-growing, it offers months of cheerful, textured colour.

Specifications

Family Fabaceae
Native region Bolivia, South America
Mature height 2-4 m
Mature spread 2-4 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Evergreen, glossy compound leaves, bronze when young
Flower colour Crimson red (also pink, white forms)
Flower season Cool to warm season, long blooming
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
Watering Moderate; water regularly in dry spells
Soil / mix Well-drained fertile loam
Temperature 15-35 C; tender to frost
Humidity Moderate to high
Fertilizer Balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growth
Pruning Prune after flowering to shape and densify
Repotting Every 2 years if potted
Propagation Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests & problems Mealybugs, scale, mites
Toxicity / safety Generally low toxicity
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Planted as a flowering specimen shrub, screen or informal hedge, and valued for attracting sunbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden.

Growing tips

Suits most warm Indian regions; give full sun, prune after the main flush to keep it bushy, and shelter it from hard frost in the north.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Powder Puff?
Water moderately and regularly during dry spells, letting the surface dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogged soil.
How much sun does it need?
It flowers best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, where it will grow more openly with fewer blooms.
Is Powder Puff safe for pets?
It is generally regarded as low toxicity, but as with any plant it is best to stop pets from eating the leaves or flowers.
How do I prune it?
Prune after the main flowering flush to shape the plant and encourage dense, bushy growth and more flowers.
How do I propagate it?
Grow from fresh seed or take semi-hardwood cuttings in the warm season and root them in a well-drained mix.
When does it bloom?
It blooms over a long period through the cool and warm seasons, peaking when given full sun and regular feeding.
Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes, in a large container; prune regularly to keep it compact and feed it during the growing season for steady flowering.
Why are leaves dropping?
Leaf drop can follow cold snaps, drought stress or sudden transplant shock; keep it watered and sheltered from frost and it will recover.
What pests affect it?
Mealybugs, scale and mites may appear; wash the foliage and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap if infestations build up.
Does it tolerate frost?
It is frost tender. In cold north Indian winters protect young plants; mature shrubs may lose tips but reshoot in spring.

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