The bougainvillea-industry standard for red, but it’s actually the darkest shade of hot pink; only the new growth is truly red in color. Leaves are dark blue-green, and broadly ovate. Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ can be found beautifying the landscape all throughout Florida, southern California, Arizona, Texas.
A natural climber, she performs best when grown on trellis, but does almost equally well when trained as a bush, standard, or hanging basket.
~ Black Magic Colocasia esculenta Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens. Solid purple-black 2′ long spectacular leaves…especially great for designers who love purples and blacks! Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ makes a giant clump to 6-8′ tall with a similar spread. Height:…
~ Costa Rican Wheeping Chusquea coronalis An exceptionally graceful, delicate species, this Central American bamboo grows to 20 feet. Good for a hedge or low screen for the small garden. It is a moderate grower. 20’ tall with 1” culms. Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making…
~ Chungii (White Bamboo) Bambusa Chungii Beautiful bamboo for ornamental and is an excellent windbreak and erosion control. Grows to 30′ Tall with 2″ Thin Walled Culms. Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
~Travelers Palm Ravenala madagascariensis One of the most recognizable palm trees in the world for its spectacular fronds that range in color from orange to yellow to green. It can adapt to a wide range of soils. Travelers Palm Tree can create a wonderful shaded area in the yard or by the pool. Leaves resemble…
~R2 E2 Mango A smooth skinned golden fruit with a red blush that tends to be oblong shaped with a very small seed. It bears a regular heavy crop of fruits 16 to 24 ounces that are rich, melting and spicy with no fiber. It prefers to be planted in dry areas.
~ Orange Claw Heliconia They all have upright, long lasting flowers, and are excellent as specimen plants in the tropical garden or large greenhouse, and as cut flowers for large arrangements. Height: 6-14 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial Shade.
