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Calliandra
haematocephala * Pink Powderpuff
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The Calliandra
haematocephala is one of those great plants that can rarely be found in
the nurseries but can often be found in older gardens. Calliandra
haematocephala does have
staying power. I often use the Pink Powder Puff as a espaliered hedge.
Calliandra haematocephala will
thrive in full sun and still bloom in a half shaded location as
well. I find them to be an easy loose hedge to maintain with my hand
pruners. I trim them back a couple of times each year. The
Pink Powderpuff provides a great show when you observe the plants closely but melts
into a calming background. And it sure is a lot nicer to look at
than a stucco wall. Calliandra haematocephala can be damaged with temperatures in the mid
twenties. I use them extensively at the coast and in protected
inland locations. Calliandra haematocephala can thrive in all
kinds of soil but does poorly in continuously wet conditions.
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