Shrubs for passageway in Florida?
What are the best shrubs to put in a common area passageway in Central Florida. I would like something that blooms from November to April.
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Hibiscus would look nice
Yes I agree some colorful Hibiscus
I don't know what will work for you in your area, but your local garden nursery would be able to help.
I'm going to second Shore grandmom's suggestion that you check local nurseries. You have not told us anything about the area where you want to put these shrubs. How wide is the bed? What type of soil and pH do you have? Does the area get full sun, part shade, full shade? Does the area get regular irrigation, or is it prone to dry periods? I know that central Florida probably means zone 9, but everything else is a guess. Here is a link to a Florida nursery: http://www.flnurserymart.com/products/flowering-shrubs/
I agree with the hibiscus. Even if it isn't sunlight all day, they should do fine. I live in MN and have six large pots of hibiscus and two window boxes with three small plants each. I found mine actually did better without the hot afternoon sun. They grew fuller, faster and had more flowers than they did in all day sun. Get bright colors and it will really help the common walkway.
We put Maui Ixoras and one Hibiscus tree. Thanks everyone!