CALLIANDRA CALIFORNICA

BAJA RED FAIRY DUSTER

OVERVIEW:

Calliandra ‘Baja Red’ is an attractive desert-adapted shrub known for its fine, fern-like foliage and vibrant red powder-puff flowers. Its airy branching structure gives the plant a soft appearance while providing excellent color during the warmer months. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Calliandra ‘Baja Red’
Common Name: Baja Red Fairy Duster
Family: Fabaceae
Suggested Uses: Accent plant, pollinator gardens, informal hedges, xeriscape landscapes

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 4–6 ft.
Width: 4–6 ft.
Foliage: Fine, green, fern-like foliage
Flower: Bright red, powder-puff flowers
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Rounded, branching shrub

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Soil: Well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 8–11