Beginning of winter in northern Oz: Red Powder Puff starts to bloom - Calliandra Haematocephala
By Bernieh
3 Jun, 2009
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There are two of these shrubs near the front gate and they have both just started flowering. Soon they will be covered in these fantastic red powder puffs.
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Oh! Another fav, so whispy! Is it in the bottle brush family?
5 Jun, 2009
Tasteyg I think this is from the Mimosaceae family - the best known members being the acacias and wattles of course.
5 Jun, 2009
Bernieh:
Well, that looks familiar. LOL!. Beautiful photo!
These shrubs/trees are widely grown here also...which
bloom in winter also. : > )
7 Jun, 2009
Very pretty and effective
8 Jun, 2009
It sure is Morgana - makes an impact at our front gate.
9 Jun, 2009
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That looks great, i wish i had one in my front garden, it's gorgeous :)
4 Jun, 2009