Not to be confused with some of the Bottlebrush shrubs with longer poofy flowers, this red poof is a Red Powder Puff (Calliandra haematocephala). What seems like berries, a fruit, are actually the buds of upcoming Powderpuff flowers. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergFlamingo Gardens in South Florida, had two varieties of Powderpuff trees on their lush grounds. Here is Pink Powderpuff (Calliandra brevipes). There are a few buds in waiting behind this lush bloom too. I feel a blush come to face while gazing at these beauties. Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg
