Calliandra belongs to the pea family and comprises herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and occasionally small trees. The plants feature bipinnate leaves and spherical flower clusters, commonly referred to as 'powder puff' or 'fairy duster' due to their appearance.

Calliandra

Calliandra 'Dixie Pink'

Calliandra Sarita ('Cascada Desiertica')

Calliandra angustifolia

Calliandra anomala

Calliandra comosa

Calliandra emarginata 'Minima'

Calliandra eriophylla

Calliandra grandiflora

Calliandra haematocephala is a sizable tropical shrub characterized by its 45 cm long compound leaves, which consist of pairs of shiny, dark green leaflets. During the summer months, it produces pompom-like flowers that are pink or red in color, formed by dense clusters of stamens.

Calliandra haematocephala

Calliandra haematocephala var. alba

Calliandra hirsuta

Calliandra houstoniana

Calliandra houstoniana var. calothyrsus

Calliandra myriophylla

Calliandra purpurea

Calliandra rosea

Calliandra schottii

Calliandra selloi

Calliandra surinamensis is a tender evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 8 meters. It has a spreading growth form and features mid-green leaves that are composed of 7 to 12 pairs of smaller leaflets. From winter through spring, it produces rounded clusters of small yellow-green flowers, characterized by exceptionally long, fluffy stamens that display white at the base and reddish-pink at the tips.

Calliandra surinamensis

Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata

Calliandra tweediei is a tender evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its foliage consists of bipinnate leaves that have a delicate, feathery texture. From winter through spring, it bears rounded clusters of small green or white flowers, each featuring notably long, vibrant red stamens.