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Calliandra califonica - Powder Puff


Calliandra califonica - Powder Puff

This is the native Californian Powder Puff. It is in full bloom now. Photo taken Dec. 21, 2008.



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Lovely foliage with those pretty flowers.

24 Dec, 2008

 

Yes, I agree with Wagger.
Beautiful flowers and good shape of leaf.

25 Dec, 2008

 

Thank for the comments.

27 Dec, 2008

 

Thanks for the comments.

27 Dec, 2008

 

That looks very delicate Andy

28 Dec, 2008

 

Presumably it has to have heat to grow and thrive?

28 Dec, 2008

 

Spritzhenry, they prefer to have fairly high temperatures to bloom well.

Milky, It looks delicate however, they are very tough plants. Tolerating very high temperature and drought.

29 Dec, 2008



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