Calliandra Haematocephala – Red Powder Puff
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Estimated Delivery:Aug 13 - Aug 17
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Free delivery in Dubai over AED 99 · UAE-wide over AED 200
Calliandra Haematocephala – Red Powder Puff
🪴 Plant Care Guide
Buy the Calliandra – Red Powder Puff (Calliandra haematocephala) in Dubai & UAE — a showy evergreen flowering shrub famous for its fluffy, silky red powder-puff blooms set against fine, fern-like foliage. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.
Why Grow Red Powder Puff in the UAE
The Red Powder Puff is a much-loved ornamental shrub in the UAE, flowering generously through much of the year and attracting butterflies, bees, and sunbirds. Its spreading, bushy habit suits informal hedges, screens, and feature plantings, while its striking red puffball flowers add a bold tropical accent to gardens.
Key Benefits
- Eye-catching fluffy red powder-puff flowers over a long season.
- Fine, fern-like evergreen foliage for year-round texture.
- Excellent as a feature shrub, informal hedge, or screen.
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and sunbirds.
- Thrives in UAE heat with regular watering.
Care Tips for the UAE
- Sunlight: Full sun to light shade for the best flowering.
- Watering: Regular watering to keep it lush; moderately drought-tolerant once established.
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
- Feeding: Feed in the growing season to support continuous blooming.
- Pruning: Prune after flowering flushes to shape and encourage fresh blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Powder Puff? Its flowers are made of long silky red stamens that form soft, rounded puffball shapes resembling a powder puff.
Does it attract wildlife? Yes, the nectar-rich blooms are very attractive to butterflies, bees, and sunbirds.
Can it be used as a hedge? Yes, its bushy, spreading growth makes a colourful informal hedge or screen.
Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.
🚚 Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.
Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman & Umm Al Quwain: delivered within 1–2 working days. Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah: delivered on our scheduled van runs.
Free delivery in Dubai on orders over AED 99, and UAE-wide on orders over AED 200.
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🔄 Returns, Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Please check your plants when they arrive — returns are accepted at the time of delivery with the delivery agent.
Items must be in their original packaging. If a plant has been repotted or the original packaging is missing, a refund will not be possible.
Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.