Calliandra peninsularis

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Baja Fairy Duster, Red Calliandra

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: AZ Sonora Desert Museum

 

Description

Baja fairy duster grows to about 6' tall and wide. Plants are evergreen in climates without frost. Red powder puff blooms, about 2" wide, are most abundant from winter through spring. Leaves are green, about 1"-1.5" long, and compound. This shrub prefers full sun and irrigation every 2-3 weeks after it is established, especially during the summer. This lovely shrub makes a great informal hedge or screen.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.