Powderpuff is an apt description for the fragrant red, pink or white, 2-3 inch in diameter flowers produced on new wood mostly during the fall to winter with scattered blooms during spring and summer. Before they open the flower buds resemble raspberries.

How do I get my powder puff to bloom?

Powder Puffs can be relatively easily sprouted from stem cuttings. During the spring, when new growth emerges and the winter bloom (if there is one) has faded, take a cutting and pot it in seed-starting soil. Rooting hormone and bottom heat increase your chances of success.

How fast does powder Puff grow?

Size and Growth Rate. The dwarf powderpuff grows quickly, reaching six feet tall with a three-foot spread. The small tree has dark green mimosa tree like compound leaves, with five to 10 pairs of leaves per stem. In its native region, it can reach 15' feet tall.