Mid-autumn downunder: first blooms on Calliandra surinamensis - Pink Powder Puff

That is so pretty Bernieh.....

gorgeous, made me smile! tickly!

I just love it Bernieh.......

Love it - like some exotic insect with a punk hairdo

Downunder looks good Bernieh -where's my plane ticket... lol :-)

Thanks all ... this is one of those plants we take for granted here. They're rather common and most people don't like them because of the mess when all their gorgeous blooms drop off!

You're most welcome Richard ... ticket's in the mail!!!!

That is so pretty.

Thanks Bernieh :-)

Is it like a Bottle Brush tree?
They grow here but I only see red ones. We have them out front & yes they are messy. A single flower is nicer than looking at the whole tree.