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 10–11Climate Subtropical

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — bloom year-round in warm climates

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a balance of visual appeal and wildlife support; reaching up to

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — reaching up to 10 feet in height and spread; is a striking ornamental shrub that emanates a tropical, image 54

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) — shrub / tree with pink blooms; attract a variety of pollinators

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) — The Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra surinamensis) is a vibrant evergreen shrub; bloom year-round in warm, image 53

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Its distinctive fluffy pink flowers; adding a dynamic element to the space.<br><br>Preferring USDA, image 55

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — bloom year-round in warm climates; shrub / tree with pink blooms, image 56

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — commonly known as the Pink Powderpuff; typically about 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 62

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — is a striking ornamental shrub that emanates a tropical flair; evergreen foliage provides year-round, image 63

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; bloom prolifically throughout the year but, image 58

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Prune regularly to maintain shape; however, once established, it demonstrates moderate drought, image 59

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Drought-tolerant once established; the Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra surinamensis) is a vibrant evergreen, image 60

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — making it a favorite for visual interest; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 57

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — it's perfect for creating focal points in tropical and subtropical landscapes; drought-tolerant once, image 61

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — comprised of numerous long stamens; its distinctive fluffy pink flowers, image 64

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — attract a variety of pollinators; making it a favorite for visual interest, image 68

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — Pink Powderpuff thrives in full sun to partial shade and does best in well-draining soil with regular, image 71

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — adding a dynamic element to the space.<br><br>Preferring USDA zones 9 to 11; pink Powderpuff thrives in, image 70

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — including bees and hummingbirds; comprised of numerous long stamens, image 69

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — typically about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; pink flowers in the garden, image 67

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) — These showy inflorescences; including bees and hummingbirds, image 66

Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra Surinamensis) — evergreen foliage provides year-round interest; calliandra surinamensis offers both aesthetic charm and, image 74

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