Calliandra houstoniana is a bushy, evergreen cultivar within the Calliandra genus, known for its distinctive spherical flower clusters often called 'powder puff' due to their appearance. As a member of the pea family, it thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered locations. This cultivar grows well in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, including acid, alkaline, and neutral. It is suitable for architectural planting, patios, containers, and sub-tropical conservatories, offering interest during spring and summer.

Calliandra houstoniana is an evergreen shrub with distinctive 'powder puff' flowers, perfect for full sun in conservatories and patios, flowering in spring and

Calliandra houstoniana

Calliandra selloi is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Calliandra genus, which belongs to the pea family Fabaceae. These plants are known for their bipinnate leaves and distinctive spherical flower clusters, often called 'powder puff' or 'fairy duster' due to their unique appearance. Suited to full sun and sheltered positions, this cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to H1b and is ideal for architectural use, patios, containers, and sub-tropical conservatories or greenhouses, with interest during spring and summer.

Calliandra selloi is a bushy evergreen with distinctive powder puff flowers, ideal for full sun in patios, conservatories, and sub-tropical gardens.