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All puffed up in the landscape

by Ralph Mitchell
January 24, 2022

There is a show going on in our local landscapes. I visited the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Solomon's Castle last week and, in addition to the history, architecture and landscapes, a stunning display of powderpuff shrubs caught ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Calliandra Emarginata, Calliandra Haematocephala, Powderpuff

What’s blooming now – the powderpuff shrub

by Paul Schumaker
February 20, 2019

By Ralph E. Mitchell Blooms at this time of year catch the eye and draw you to a passing landscape. I have been seeing powderpuff shrubs in bloom with their puffy pink to red flowers punctuating the green background foliage like exploding ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Calliandra Surinamensis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Powderpuff

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