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    • Photo of Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana' flower by Almost Eden

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    Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana'

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Red Powder Puff Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana' plant details

    Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crimson mimosa-like blooms are borne throughout the year on this small evergreen shrub. A good hummingbird nectar source. Great for containers.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana' plant

    How to Grow Calliandra haematocephala 'Nana'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Baja Fairy Duster, Red Fairy Duster

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Calliandra calothyrsus

    aka Red Calliandra

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Calliandra eriophylla

    aka Fairy Duster, Mesquitella, Mock Mesquite

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calliandra eriophylla close-up, flower, foliage by Melburnian
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    Calliandra surinamensis

    aka Powder Puff Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Calliandra surinamensis flower by Dick Culbert
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