Variegated Dwarf Pandanus carries tropical clout in Southwest Florida with long strappy leaves striped in stunning green and yellow. It’s one of those “love at first sight” plants you’ll fall even harder for when you see how little care this exotic specimen requires. The Dwarf Pandanus, or Pandanus baptistii, is related to the noble screw pine, or Pandanus utilis. You’ll see it grown as a striking ornamental grass or as lush full bushes reaching a max height of five feet. Shrub-like clumps Continue Reading
Copperleaf Shrubs Show Their Mettle in Southwest Florida Landscapes
Copperleaf shrubs are show-offs. They seem to know how good they look and will work it for all they’ve got. If you live in Southwest Florida – say the Sarasota/Bradenton area – you’ll see these fiery beauties flounce everywhere. No wonder you can’t take your eyes off them. Why? Also known as Acalypha wilkesiana, copperleafs are most admired for colors that would even inspire French painter Claude Monet to break out his brushes. There’s coppery crimson stroked with pink. Creamy whites stirred Continue Reading
Florida Golden Dewdrops Attract Butterflies Year Round
Florida golden dewdrops attract butterflies with frilly flowers that spritz like a bubbling park fountain. But we already know what you’re wondering. Why are golden dewdrops purple? Well, if you look closely, you’ll see golden berry clusters all over the place. But their huge appeal doesn’t stop there. These woody evergreens can be maintained as shrubs or trees depending on the look you want. Prefer a formal appearance? Consider taming your Florida golden dewdrop with regular trimming and Continue Reading
Florida Ixoras Brighten Up HOA Landscapes Throughout Sarasota County
Florida ixoras brighten up HOA landscapes throughout Sarasota County like no other shrub. Planted in mass, they invite admiring glances for their jam-packed flower clusters that look like they came straight out of a glossy magazine. No wonder they remain a perennial favorite of homeowner associations. They’re fresh, fancy and add a frenzy of color to even the most sedate neighborhood community. A Dream of a Shrub to Maintain Let’s talk about their hardiness first. These dependable, Continue Reading
