Scientific Name: Calliandra haematocephala
Common Name: Powderpuff (aka - tassel flower)

Flower Color(s): Red
Plant Type: Shrub
Height: 10-15’
Raspberry-like flower buds open to hemispherical red powder puff flower heads (to 3” across) consisting of masses of scarlet stamens. Blooms primarily in fall and winter, but sporadic additional bloom may occur throughout the rest of the year. Variations in flower color exist, with some pink and white forms being available. Calliandra comes from the Greek words kallos meaning beauty and andros meaning stamen.
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