| Botanical name | Calliandra brevipes |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December Summer-flowering shrub with silky, pinky-white, powderpuff-like flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Shuttlecock, pink powderpuff |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has finely divided leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Ideal for townhouse gardens, and for planting in the background of the shrub border. |
| Planting instructions | Planting: Dig a hole 60cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of the topsoil with one third compost and kraal manure, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix well. |
| Maintenance | This shrub needs medium levels of water. |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , butterflies |
| Other languages | Poeierkwasboom (A) |
| Recommended varieties | C. haematocephala (red powderpuff) a spreading shrub with large, reddish-pink flowers from autumn to spring, is also available with pure white flowers. It prefers semi shade. C. tweedii (Mexican flame bush) has coarser foliage and bears bright red, powderpuff-like flowers in summer. |
Calliandra brevipes (Shuttlecock, pink powderpuff)
- Botanical name: Calliandra brevipes
- Common name(s): Shuttlecock, pink powderpuff
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
The most beautiful of the Calliandra species, it is a medium- to large-sized shrub with a graceful growth habit. Silky, pink-white, powder-puff-like flowers appear during the summer months. The fine foliage is an attractive mid-green colour. It thrives in subtropical climates, but will do well on the Highveld if given a sheltered north-facing corner.
Other varieties include: C. haematocephala (red powderpuff) a spreading shrub with large, reddish-pink flowers from autumn to spring, is also available with pure white flowers. It prefers semi shade. C. tweedii (Mexican flame bush) has coarser foliage and bears bright red, powderpuff-like flowers in summer.
Family: Mimosaceae
Synonym: Calliandra selloi
Botanical Pronunciation: kal-ee-AN-druh BREV-ih-pees
Calliandra brevipes requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
Summer-flowering shrub with silky, pinky-white, powderpuff-like flowers.
This plant has finely divided leaves.
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