Baja Fairy Duster, Red Fairy Duster, Flame Bush
Native to Baja California, Mexico, Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster) is an evergreen, woody shrub with bright red, powder puff flowers, 1.5 in. long (3.5 cm), reminiscent of feather dusters, hence the common name. Blooming year-round, with a peak display from spring through fall, the long-lasting and attractive blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They give way to seed pods that resemble mini-snow peas and split open when ripe to release the enclosed seeds. Slow-growing, this desert shrub features an upright, fountain-like habit and luxuriant foliage of fern-like, rich green leaves that close at nighttime. Adding a splash of color in sunny gardens, Baja Fairy Duster is hugely heat and drought-tolerant once established. An excellent flowering shrub that is great in foundation plantings, as an informal screen, or as an accent.
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Climate Zones | 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Climate Zones | 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster) do I need for my garden?
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