Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster) - 1000 Seeds - Bulk

Description

Calliandra californica, commonly known as the Baja Fairy Duster or Red Fairy Duster, is an attractive evergreen to semi-evergreen flowering shrub native to Baja California and northwestern Mexico. It is prized for its delicate, fern-like foliage and brilliant red, powder-puff flowers formed by clusters of long, showy stamens.

The flowers can appear over a long season in warm climates and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. With its naturally open, graceful form and excellent adaptation to hot, dry conditions, Baja Fairy Duster is particularly well suited to Southwestern landscapes, xeriscaping, pollinator gardens, and drought-tolerant nursery programs.

This listing is intended for professional growers and customers seeking dependable propagation material.

Key Specifications

• Botanical Name: Calliandra californica
• Common Names: Baja Fairy Duster, Red Fairy Duster
• Quantity: 1,000 seeds
• Native Region: Baja California and northwestern Mexico
• Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen flowering shrub
• Mature Height: Approximately 3–6 feet
• Growth Habit: Open, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub
• Flower Color: Bright red to red-orange
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Low once established
• Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation and Use

Calliandra californica is an excellent choice for xeriscaping, desert and Southwestern landscapes, pollinator gardens, informal hedges, specimen plantings, and commercial nursery production. It performs especially well in warm, sunny locations with well-draining soil and develops excellent drought tolerance once established.

Seeds can be sown in a warm, well-draining propagation medium and kept consistently moist during germination and early establishment.

Its long flowering season, brilliant red flowers, fine-textured foliage, low water requirements, and strong attraction to hummingbirds make Baja Fairy Duster an excellent species for professional growers and water-wise landscape production.