Tropical plants such as Palms, Hibiscus, Lantana, Bougainvillea, Bird of Paradise, Rose of Sharon are a sampling of the plants that will transport you to the tropics – and most are water-wise.
These hot summer lovers will add a splash of color and texture to your landscape, train bougainvilleas up a south or west-facing wall. The warmth of the wall will encourage early bloom and offer some cold protection in the winter.
Hibiscus are stunning in pots. What a great accent for your sunny porch or patio and since they’re in containers they’re easy to move away from winter’s chill.
Rose of Sharon is a hardy hibiscus producing lovely blossoms mid-summer. No cold protection needed.
Lantana comes in trailing and shrub forms and will bloom summer through fall. Bring on the heat for these nonstop blooming sun lovers.
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Bougainvilleas
We have gorgeous bougainvilleas to train up a south or west-facing wall that will give you sheets of color all summer long. Choose from a variety of tropical colors. Don’t forget to ask for planting directions as they have sensitive root systems and will need frost protection in winter.
Tropical Hibiscus
Bring shades of Hawaii to your plantings with glossy leaved tropical hibiscus, again in lots of vibrant colors like red, yellow and pink. We have these both in bush and patio tree forms, to give instant height to your garden. Plant these in a protected spot in the garden as they require shelter from the frost and wind. Hibiscus love sun and heat. They bloom late spring through the fall.
Rose of Sharon
A deciduous, frost hardy member of the Hibiscus family is the Rose of Sharon. It produces stunning flowers in the summer and makes an excellent single stemmed tree as well as a large shrub.
Cordylines & Phormiums
Add tropical texture with the addition of Cordylines and Phormiums. Both have sword-like leaves but attain different heights. Cordyline is an exceptional plant to use for height and texture in container plantings. Available with bronze/red or green foliage.
Phormiums or New Zealand Flax are big dramatic plants with sword-like leaves. They produce red or yellow flower clusters on stems that reach high above the leaves. Available in foliage colors ranging from purple-red, bronze, purple and variegated with green leaves with a creamy white stripe. Available in varieties with varying heights from 3-9′.
The tropical Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, and Banana are frost tender but can survive in the Tri-Valley area. They may freeze back to the ground in harsh winters but should re-grow. In sheltered spots or mild winters, they should be fine, but we recommend the use of insulated fleece blankets and bags, plus non-LED type Christmas lights to add a little extra warmth on those cold winter nights. Planting in pots also means that you can move them into a more sheltered position at the end of the season.
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