Calliandra peninsularis
Baja Fairy Duster, Red Calliandra
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.
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:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.