Description
Calliandra surinamensis
Powderpuff Plant
An attractive branching tropical shrub from Northern South America with striking pink ‘powder puff’ -like heads of flowers borne over many weeks. Delicate bipinnate leaves. Named after it’s native country Suriname.
Max Height 3-5m. Max Spread 2-3m.
Flowers September to October.
Full sun.
Frost hardy. Some reports say it has survived outside in the UK in sheltered spots.