Calliandra brevipes

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Calliandra Plant, Calliandra brevipes, Caliandra brevipes

Calliandra brevipes, commonly known as the Powder Puff Bush, is a shrub grown for its interesting flowers and lush foliage. It produces masses of pink-red, pom-pom like flowers from autumn through winter and result in red berries. The foliage on this evergreen emerges bright green, ages to dark green, and is held densely as it grows with a somewhat rounded habit to about 1.8 m tall and the same wide. Calliandra brevipes is commonly included in cottage gardens, trimmed into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.80 m
Spread:	1.80 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Calliandra Plant, Calliandra brevipes, Caliandra brevipes

Calliandra brevipes Details

Calliandra brevipes, commonly known as the Powder Puff Bush, is a shrub grown for its interesting flowers and lush foliage. It produces masses of pink-red, pom-pom like flowers which gives rise to the common name. The flowers are borne from autumn through winter and result in red berries, with both the flowers and berries attracting birds and bees. The foliage on this evergreen emerges bright green, ages to dark green, and is held densely as it grows with a somewhat rounded habit to about 1.8 m tall and the same wide. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not dry out. It is tolerant of mild frost once established. Calliandra brevipes is commonly included in cottage gardens, trimmed into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.