Calliandra selloi Powder puff bush

Brazil; 1 - 2m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for warmly temperate and subtropical regions. Wind-protected area.
Tolerates drought, once established.
Requires regular and thorough watering, until established. Well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Light pruning after flowering, for bushy shape.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.

A tough evergreen that produces summer flowering that, true to its name, look like light pink powder puffs. Its foliage is attractive and fern-like.