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Pink Powderpuff

Calliandra Surinamensis

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Overview

The Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra surinamensis) is a vibrant evergreen shrub, reaching up to 10 feet in height and spread. Its distinctive fluffy pink flowers, with prominent stamens, bloom year-round in warm climates, making it a favorite for visual interest. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Prune regularly to maintain shape. Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for creating focal points in tropical and subtropical landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 10–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; bloom prolifically throughout the year but are most

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — The Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra surinamensis) is a vibrant evergreen shrub; bloom year-round in warm climates
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — The Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra surinamensis) is a vibrant evergreen shrub; bloom year-round in warm, image 53
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — commonly known as the Pink Powderpuff; typically about 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 88
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — shrub / tree for full; making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a balance of visual appeal and wildlife
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — including bees and hummingbirds
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Calliandra surinamensis offers both aesthetic charm and ecological benefits; these showy inflorescences, image 125
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Prune regularly to maintain shape; however, once established, it demonstrates moderate drought, image 85
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — attract a variety of pollinators; making it a favorite for visual interest, image 120
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — commonly known as the Pink Powderpuff; typically about 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 114
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Pink Powderpuff thrives in full sun to partial shade and does best in well-draining soil with regular moisture
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a balance of visual appeal and wildlife support, image 75
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — making it a favorite for visual interest
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — including bees and hummingbirds; comprised of numerous long stamens, image 95
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — bloom prolifically throughout the year but are most abundant during the warmer months; commonly known, image 65
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — However, once established, it demonstrates moderate drought resistance
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Prune regularly to maintain shape; however, once established, it demonstrates moderate drought, image 59
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — it's perfect for creating focal points in tropical and subtropical landscapes; drought-tolerant once, image 87
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — typically about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; pink flowers in the garden, image 67
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — pink flowers in the garden; it's perfect for creating focal points in tropical and subtropical, image 128
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — pink flowers in the garden; it's perfect for creating focal points in tropical and subtropical landscapes
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — is a striking ornamental shrub that emanates a tropical flair; evergreen foliage provides year-round, image 89
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Calliandra surinamensis offers both aesthetic charm and ecological benefits; these showy inflorescences, image 99
Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a balance of visual appeal and wildlife support
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