{"product_id":"calliandra-eriophylla-samen-rosa-puderquastenstrauch-fairy-duster","title":"Powder Puff\/Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) - Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_2c611a1f5d3f628e\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eA fascinating desert dweller that lives up to its English name \"Fairy Duster\": Calliandra eriophylla originally comes from the dry steppes and desert regions of North America and Mexico. This exotic ornamental shrub captivates with its extremely fine, almost mimosa-like foliage and unusual, brightly pink flower heads that look like small, plush powder puffs. An absolute eye-catcher that exudes pure desert flair and is incredibly undemanding and drought-resistant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePreparation: Pour hot water over the seeds and let them swell for 24 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eSowing depth: approx. 0.5 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGermination temperature: 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGermination period: 1 to 2 weeks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eSubstrate: Mineral, well-draining potting soil; keep only slightly moist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit and expected size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe powder puff shrub grows as a dense, strongly branched and rather low shrub. Due to its origin in harsh, dry areas, it naturally remains quite compact. When grown in a pot, it usually reaches a very manageable height of 50 to 100 centimeters. This makes it ideal for sunny balconies or terraces, as it takes up little space. With light pruning, the shrub can also be wonderfully shaped to be bushy and kept in perfect form.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eFairy-like flowers and delicate foliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe true splendor of this exotic plant reveals itself from late spring into summer. The flowers do not consist of classic petals, but of countless, intensely pink to light red stamens that magically attract butterflies and bees. The fine, double-pinnate foliage forms a great contrast, possessing an exciting characteristic: in severe drought or at night, the small leaves fold protectively together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite selection and proper care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a true desert plant, Calliandra eriophylla loves full sun and heat. A sunny, warm location is absolutely essential for abundant flowering. The substrate must be extremely well-draining – a mixture of soil with plenty of sand, pumice, or perlite is ideal so that water can drain away immediately. Once the plant is well-rooted, it can easily withstand long dry periods. In midsummer, watering should be regular but moderate when in a pot. Waterlogging means certain death for the roots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrost hardiness and safe overwintering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn its dry North American homeland, the plant tolerates slight sub-zero temperatures, but our cold, wet Central European winters are problematic for it. Therefore, permanent cultivation in a pot or container is recommended in this country. As soon as temperatures drop in autumn, the shrub is best moved to a bright, cool winter quarter (approx. 5 to 10 degrees Celsius). During this dormant phase, it usually loses its leaves, which is why watering is reduced to an absolute minimum and fertilizing is stopped completely until the plant sprouts again in spring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233586065793,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Calliandra_eriophylla6.jpg?v=1788808190","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/calliandra-eriophylla-samen-rosa-puderquastenstrauch-fairy-duster","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}