What can give me little color in the heat of SW Florida?
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portulace will withstand the heat but not the rain
Bougainvilleas and Hybiscus are beautiful and will grow and bloom practically all year. They come in a variety of colors.
day lilies
How about bird of paradise?
Huge, the get bsolutely Huge!
They are pretty when they bloom but then they are a mess to look at..but thanks..I really want something that will bloom all summer.
I'm from Illinois and now in SW Florida. I've learned by trial and error that tropical gardening is way different! To add color and texture to my landscape, I've added color plants and trees like croton, elephant ears, jatropha just to name a few.
Crown of Thorns bloom all year round. I have them planted on the north side of my house and whenever I want to make a new plant, I cut a stem and put it in the ground or a planter. If there is going to be a frost in the winter, they must be covered because they are really a desert plant but do well at my house. Had them when I lived in CA.
Hibiscus ( they have some gorgeous ones on line , very tropical looking ) they would go well with your lush setting, make sure that they drain well. Plumerias, love that area and do not require much son..again very tropical and fragrant. I would also love to see gardenias, some wedding flower vines....I would go crazy ! lol..Good luck.
If you go with Crown of Thorns, make sure you use a quick draining soil due to all the rain.
The little area seems nice and protected so I would not be surprised that the micro climate that it creates would allow most plants to have several blooming seasons instead of just blooming in Summer.
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Bougainvilleas can be grown in pots to keep them from taking over. Experiment with different flowers in large pots that you can move in or out of sun if necessary. As for veggies, eggplant has pretty lavender flowers and fruit, there is red Russian kale for wintertime. I find geraniums quite sturdy. Camellias are pretty shrubs. If all else fails, plant anything in a bright colored pot for your pop of color, or add brightly colored outdoor pillows.
Desert roses are great for the sweet Florida area. I have mine in pots. I don't like them big so I keep cutting them down. The literally take care of themselves. I never water then.
Various kinds of crotons grow almost anywhere in Florida. They are colorful and come in different formations of plant.
How about just colorful pillows. And rugs made from recycled plastic bottles,have some great ones at Cost Plus, world market. An inexpensive statue from Ross or other stores like that, would look adorable in that corner,you can spray paint it hot pink,or a bright orange for more color. Spray paint that white chair a fun bright color get a colorful pot and put an orchid in it. A market umbrella would also be pretty.
Lantana, it grows in Florida, comes in many colors, can be planted in tubs, planters.