Panama Rose is a lovely semi-tropical perennial. Panama Rose, sometimes called Bush Pentas, is originally from Mexico. It is a shrub (up to 5 ft in height) with bright-pink, star-shaped flowers in clusters. Panama Rose blooms November through early summer with scattered blooms the rest of the year. The flowers attract butterflies with nectar when […]
Firespike is an herbaceous perennial growing to about 4 feet tall with an upright habit which has naturalized in Florida. The shiny, dark green leaves of this plant reach a length of 7 to 8 inches. Firespike may be placed in a large bed of perennials or mass planted. In full sun the bright red […]
Sunshine ligustrum has a brilliant yellow foliage that flourishes in the full sun. It requires at least 5-6 hours of sunshine to maintain the brilliant color otherwise it will be a pale green. Sunshine Ligustrum can stand up to the cold of the winter as well as the heat of the summer. Unlike the green […]
Anise is a rapidly growing, large, evergreen, Florida native shrub that has medium- to coarse-textured, olive green, leathery leaves, and small, yellow flowers. The many, slender, drooping branches of anise give a rounded, open canopy in the shade that is ideal for natural settings, or it can be pruned into dense hedges, screens, or windbreaks […]
If you are not familiar with Camellias you should make a point of checking them out! They have the most breathtaking array of flowers in many shapes and colors and the best part is they are blooming NOW when most things are partly dormant! There are two varieties of camellias- specifically: Camellia Sasanqua Generally the […]
Spartan Junipers can grow into a narrow cone or columnar shape that stays quite thick. It can grow up to 20 feet tall but is not a fast grower. They make a great stand-alone tree in your yard or if planted in a row on 4’-6’ centers, make a great screen. Spartan Junipers grow in […]
We will be temporarily postponing our Weekly Plant of the Week posts. They will return in the Fall!
Agapanthus, sometimes called “Lily of the Nile” is a beautiful perennial that has strap type green leaves, that grow about 3’-4’ high and wide. Tall blue or white clusters of flowers tower above the plants on long stems. They make wonderful cut flowers. These flowers will appear in spring to early summer. Agapanthus grow well […]
Mandevillea is one of the premier flowering vines with gorgeous large trumpet shaped flowers that come in a variety of colors. Mandevillea make a stunning statement on any trellis in a sunny area! It can easily be controlled as they are not huge growers. They also can be grown in containers with some sort of […]
Society Garlic is a great plant to use as a ground cover when mass planted or as accent plants to provide a little different color and texture in your garden. Society Garlic, as you might expect from the name, does smell “garlicky” however it is a great plant to help deter “critters” such as deer […]
Jatropha is a beautiful, semi-tropical, flowering plant that becomes covered in masses of bright red flowers from spring to fall. This plant is extremely butterfly friendly- especially to Zebra Wing Butterflies. Although Jatropha can grow quite tall- even into a small tree, it can be clipped and kept managed at a shorter height. Normal heights […]
Stromanthe Triostar is a beautiful semi-tropical foliage plant that will brighten up any shady portion of your garden. It is a striking specimen with a beautiful coloration of creams, greens, pinks and reds. It prefers part shade to shade but tolerates morning sun or filtered sun. Stromanthe prefers the soil to be lightly moist as […]
Viburnum Suspensum is a variety of viburnum that provides a lush, dark green foliage that can be used either as a foundation plant, lower growing hedge or a stand along plant. Viburnum Suspensum will bloom in the spring and early summer with a white flower, but the rest of the year is just green. Viburnum […]
Silver Buttonwood, a Florida Native, is an ideal plant for those living in high salt zones, as it is highly tolerant of full sun, sandy soils and salty conditions. Silver Buttonwood has a distinctive silvery foliage that is soft to the touch. Although this plant is considered to be a south Florida plant, it seems […]
Fakahatchee Grass is a Florida native that can provide texture to your garden. This grass forms a large clump that can be used alone, as an accent, or grouped as a border. This native grass is frequently found growing along riverbanks or swamps and in wet areas. If you have a wet area in your […]
There are two varieties of pittosporum that most commonly seen at Verdego. The Variegated Pittosporum and the Green Pittosporum. Both these varieties grow about 4’-5’ but can be kept clipped. For Variegated Pittosporum the creamy, variegated leaves make this plant a nice contrast with other plants. The Green Pittosporum has dark green foliage that stands […]
Firecracker produces sprays of bright red tubular flowers cascading down to resemble an exploding firecracker! It is a great plant to use in sunny locations that tend to be hot and dry. Established plants are extremely drought tolerant, and Firecracker will tolerate moderate salt spray for beach side landscapes. Firecracker is also deer resistant. They […]
Jasmine is in bloom now and the perfect time to add one to your garden and enjoy the amazing aroma the flowers produce! Confederate Jasmine is a fast growing vine that grows on tendrils (twining) that does well on trellis, lamp posts, arbors or on chain link fences. It will not grow on masonry without […]
Mystic Spires Salvia is a compact form of another very popular Salvia called Indigo Spires. It produces masses of the blue flowers all throughout the summer and into the fall. It is very tolerant of both high heat and humidity and rarely bothered by deer. They have low to moderate salt tolerance. Salvia requires full […]
Plant of the Week: Hibiscus Hibiscus is the classic flower of the South! It is an outstanding plant that is much loved for its large bold flowers that bring the tropics to any landscape setting. It is an easy plant to grow if located in full sun and fertilized with slow release bloomer several times […]
Plant of the Week: Tibouchina ‘Princess Flower’ Tibochina “Princess Flower” comes in two sizes- regular growth and dwarf. You will find the dwarf here primarily however it still will grow to about 3 feet by 3 feet. It is a stunning plant when blooming with a soft green foliage that surrounds brilliant purple flowers. It […]
Plant of the Week: Dipladenia Dipladenia is a beautiful ornamental vine that can be enjoyed as a garden plant or a small vine. Although, technically a short growing vine, it makes a wonderful flowering planter or can be planted in the ground and just kept clipped from time to time. It is extremely tropical looking […]
Feature Plant of the Week- Asiatic Jasmine Asiatic Jasmine is a wonderful ground cover that will fill in any areas that you either cannot get grass to grow in or any area requiring ground cover to keep weeds at bay. Although it takes a while to fill in, it does so quite densely eventually. It […]
Feature Plant of the Week- African Iris There are a couple of varieties of African Iris that are most commonly seen in our area- one is the White African Iris and the other is the Yellow African Iris. The white one is the most popular because, although it spreads wider, not to the degree that […]
Feature plant of the week- Podocarpus Podocarpus is a great multipurpose plant. It can be used to frame entrances, use in front of columns, or to cover large wall areas between windows. It provides excellent screening in narrow areas and it is a plant that shears well and can be rounded or boxed for an […]
There are a number of varieties of Loropetalum, however, the main distinquishing feature of this plant is the burgundy colored foliage with “Fringe” type pink flowers. Loropetalum Plum is one of the more common varieties that grows about 3-4 feet high and wide. Flowering is heaviest in spring and winter but sporadic flowers are likely […]
Juniper ‘Parsoni’ For an ultimate easy care plant, junipers can’t be beat. They are slow growing, cold hardy, salt tolerant and deer resistant! Parsoni Juniper can grow 3’-4’ high and wide over time, however can be kept clipped. The compact habit of this plant does not grow out-of-bounds, nor will it become too leggy if […]
Feature Plant of the Week: Eleocarpus ‘Japanese Blueberry’ Eleocarpus is a lush ornamental evergreen medium size tree that sports deep green leaves year round. Smaller size trees are excellent to use as a large screening plants, or as a standalone specimen, or as a large accent plant to anchor and soften corners. There are small […]
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