Calliandra ‘Pink Poodle’ Powder Puff Shrub | 42mm Tube

Calliandra ‘Pink Poodle’ is an evergreen shrub known for its soft pink-and-white powder-puff flowers and delicate fern-like foliage. Its rounded, spreading growth makes it an attractive feature shrub for warm-climate gardens.

Key Features

• Soft pink-and-white powder-puff flowers
• Attractive fern-like evergreen foliage
• Rounded, spreading growth habit
• Flowers repeatedly in warm conditions
• Tolerates short dry periods once established
• Responds well to pruning
• Suitable for subtropical and warm-temperate gardens

Suitable Uses

• Feature planting
• Cottage and tropical gardens
• Informal screening
• Garden borders
• Large pots and containers
• Poolside and entertaining areas
• Gardens attracting bees and other pollinators

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Calliandra surinamensis ‘Pink Poodle’
• Common name: Pink Powder Puff
• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: Approximately 3m
• Mature width: Approximately 3m
• Flower colour: Soft pink and white
• Position: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil
• Water needs: Moderate while establishing
• Frost tolerance: Protect from frost, particularly while young
• Supplied as: One young plant in a 42mm tube pot

Planting and Care

Plant in a warm position with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, allowing the soil to drain between watering. Once established, the plant can tolerate short dry periods but performs best with occasional deep watering.

Lightly prune after flowering to remove spent blooms, maintain a dense shape and encourage further flowering. Protect young plants from frost and cold winds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large will Pink Poodle grow?
It can reach approximately 3m high and 3m wide, depending on climate, soil and pruning.

What do the flowers look like?
The flowers consist of long pink-and-white stamens that form soft, rounded powder-puff blooms.

Does it flower throughout the year?
It may flower repeatedly over an extended period in warm, frost-free climates. Flowering will vary with local conditions.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes. Use a large container with quality, free-draining potting mix and prune regularly to control its size.

Is it drought tolerant?
Established plants can tolerate short dry periods, but regular watering supports stronger growth and flowering.

Can it tolerate frost?
It prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost, especially when young.

Is the plant supplied at its mature size?
No. This listing is for one young plant supplied in a 42mm tube pot.

Please Note

Stock images are used for illustrative purposes only and do not show the exact plant supplied. You will receive one young plant in a 42mm tube pot. Plant size, shape, foliage and seasonal appearance will vary naturally.