I just bought a Powder Puff Bush (Calliandra haematocephala) and THEN did some research. It seems this is not hardy in my zone 8 but I was just hoping it would come back in the spring. Does anyone know about these and where they will survive?
Thank you
Powder Puff
Where do you live in zone 8? I think I'm on the border Zone 8/9. I'm located between the river and the ocean, just south of Jacksonville FL and have this bush. It is in semi-shade - full sun in am and shade in the hot afternoon and mine is thriving. This winter it did die back and I was scared I lost it to the frost, but it came back. I mulched 2-3 inches during the cold with pine bark and pine needles. If you are scared of loosing to frost - you can always put it in a pot and bring it in when the colder weather comes.
weeds, do a google search i just did and there is a lot of info. to many to post. it says zone 10 but it looks like you can protect it you will have a wonderful bush. good luck with it. it's beautiful. can i get some seed?
farmgirl21
Thanks for the information. I will mulch it good and see what happens (I am in Panama City). When I find the seeds, you can have some.
Mine did not come back in zone 7b-8a. I bring mine in the house once it is ready to freeze. I was told it WOULD make it outside though. I guess it depends on the year.