Two Hong My Nhan or floss silk trees, planted in the Dien Hong Flower Garden two years ago, have bloomed brilliantly for the first time.

Over the past few days, images of the Floss Silks bright pink blossoms have been widely shared on social networks.

The floss silk, scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa, belongs to the Malvaceae family and the Bombacoideae subfamily.
The tree It is a close relative of the Kapok tree, both belonging to the same Malvaceae family.
Originally native to South America, the Floss Silk tree has been widely planted in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, to enhance the urban landscape.
This woody tree has a trunk diameter of about 50 cm, which can grow larger in an ideal environment.
Floss silk flowers typically bloom twice a year, around February and December.
During these blooms, the flowers display a vibrant, bright pink color, creating a striking contrast against the blue sky.
The flowers have a distinctive, tubular shape with large, wide, open petals that appear to be frilly or ruffled, resembling a large, star-like shape with five or six petals radiating outward.
Numerous long, silky yellow stamens protrude from the center of the flower.
These stamens contrast beautifully with the colorful petals, giving the flower a fluffy, cotton-like appearance- hence the name “floss silk.”
The extraordinary beauty of these flowers attracts the attention of every visitor passing through the Dien Hong Flower Garden, making it a truly captivating sight.

By Jenna Duong – Huy Pham

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