This large spreading shrub to small tree has many branches that form an open crown. It has divided leaves with oval dark green leaflets and the fluffy bright red flowers appear in clusters during autumn or spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Calliandra haematocephala is naturally found from Bolivia to Peru and Brazil in South America growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

This attractive small shrub is grown for its flowers and is planted in borders or on embankments. It is also planted in tubs and planter boxes and is suitable for coastal regions. It is grown under glass in cool climates and establishes in 3 to 5 years. ID 1185

Calliandra(kal-lee-ANN-dra) haematocephala(heé-ma-to-SEF-a-la)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)