Bring a tropical flair to your garden with the Pink Madevilla on trellis. This vigorous climber produces a large, trumpet-shaped blooms in a rich, romantic pink that continuously flower through the warm months. Supported by a sturdy trellis, it adds instant vertical interest and color to patios, porches, and landscapes. 

Perfect for containers or in-ground planting, this low-maintenance beauty thrives in warm climates and bright sun, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies while offering a lush, resort-like feel.

Height: 6-10 feet with support

Spread: 2-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 (perennial); grown as an annual or brought indoors in cooler climates

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil

Maintenance: Low

This lush hanging basket is filled with vibrant orange calibrachoa, often called 'Million Bells'. Its mini petunia-like blooms trail beautifully, providing a continuous cascade of color. A showstopper for sunny porches, patios, and garden hooks, it's ideal for anyone seeking color with minimal effort.

Mature Size: Trails up to 18 inches

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Bloom Time: Spring through fall

Maintenance: Low

Red Sensation Cordyline is a bold, architectural plant prized for its dramatic burgundy-red sword-like foliage. Its upright, spiky form adds instant structure and rich color to garden beds, borders, and containers. Heat and drought tolerant once established, this low-maintenance beauty is ideal for tropical, modern, or coastal landscapes. Whether used as a focal point or accent plant, Red Sensation brings year-round texture and vibrant color with minimal care.

Height: 3-6 feet tall

Spread: 2-4 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Soil: Well drained soil

Foliage Color: Deep burgundy to reddish purple

Growth Rate: Moderate

Features: Deer resistant, drought tolerant, heat tolerant

Plumbago is a beautiful, sprawling flowering shrub known for its masses of sky-blue blooms that appear continuously from spring through fall. With its soft, mounding habit and light green foliage, Plumbago adds a lush, airy feel to gardens, patios, and containers. It thrives in full sun and warm temperatures, making it ideal for tropical and southern landscapes. Highly attractive to butterflies and low-maintenance once established, Plumbago is perfect for use as a ground cover, border plant, or cascading container accent.

Height: 3-6 feet tall

Spread: 3-6 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-11 (may die back to ground in Zone 8 but return)

Light: Full sun (best flowering); light shade tolerated

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Bloom Time: Spring through fall

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning keeps it neat

Features: Very faint fragrance, Pollinator-friendly, Heat tolerant

The Red Shrimp Plant is a charming tropical shrub known for its cascading red bracts that resemble shrimp in color and shape. Its warm, vivid blooms and arching habit make it a standout choice for adding tropical flair to gardens, patios, and containers. Blooming almost continuously in warm climates, the Red Shrimp Plant is heat-loving, attracts hummingbirds, and thrives with minimal care. Its soft, arching stems and showy blooms create beautiful movement and color in the landscape.

Height: 3-4 feet tall

Spread: 3 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 Perennial (Can be grown as an annual in cooler climates)

Light: Partial shade to bright filtered light

Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist but not soggy

Bloom Time: Nearly year-round in warm climates; peak bloom spring through fall

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Fragrant: Lightly fragrant (especially at close range)

Maintenance: Low; light pruning encourages bushiness

Special Features: Pollinator-friendly, Heat tolerant, drought tolerant

Bring a bold tropical feel to your home or garden with the vibrant Hawaiian Ti Plant. Known for its colorful, glossy foliage ranging from deep greens to vivid pinks, reds, and purples, this striking plant is a favorite for adding rich color and lush texture to landscapes, patios, and interiors. Easy to care for and highly ornamental, the Ti Plant instantly creates a lively, tropical atmosphere wherever it's planted.

Height (in ground): 6-10 feet

Height (in container): 3-6 feet

Spread: 3-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10-12

Light: Bright indirect light indoors; partial sun outdoors

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Bloom Time: Occasionally; small pinkish flowers (grown mainly for foliage)

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Soil: Well draining, fertile soil, slightly acidic preferred

The Hawaiian Ti is a perennial tropical - grown outdoors year round in Zones 10-12. Outdoors in Florida, coastal South Carolina, southern Texas, Southern California - it grows year-round as a true perennial. In colder areas, it must be brought inside during fall/winter or it will die from frost.

Brighten your garden or patio with the vibrant beauty and sweet fragrance of an Orange Citrus Tree. Known for their glossy green leaves, fragrant white blossoms, and juicy fruit, orange trees are perfect for growing in pots, planters, or directly in the ground in warmer climates. With proper care, they produce abundant blooms followed by delicious oranges, making them both decorative and rewarding to grow.

Mature Height (in ground): 10-20 feet 

Mature Height (in container): 6-10 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 (outdoors year-round); container growing recommended in cooler zones (bring indoors during winter)

Growth Rate: Moderate

Light: Full Sun (6+ hours per day)

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow top inch to dry between waterings

Bloom Time: Spring, with fruit maturing late fall to winter

Fruit: Sweet, edible oranges; fruiting typically begins 2-3 years after planting

Soil: Well draining, slightly acidic soil

Pollination: Self-pollinating, but outdoor trees can benefit from bees and natural pollinators

The Kumquat Tree, renowned for its compact size and ornamental appeal, produces small, oval or round orange fruits that are uniquely eaten whole - combining a sweet, edible peel with tart flesh. Native to Southeast Asia, kumquats are cherished for their fragrant white blossoms, glossy evergreen foliage, and adaptability to various growing conditions.

Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting shrub or small tree

Height: 6-12 feet tall

Spread: 4-8 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 (can be grown in containers in cooler zones)

Growth Habit: Compact, upright, and bushy

Light: Full sun

Water: They prefer consistent moisture, they are drought tolerant once established. Water deeply every 10 days during dry periods.

Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves

Flowers: Fragrant white blooms in spring and summer

Fruit: Small, oval or round orange fruits with sweet peel and tart flesh

The Duke Blueberry is a popular early-season Northern Highbush variety, prized for its high yields, sweet flavor, and adaptability. This is a deciduous shrub that produces large, firm, light blue berries with a mildly sweet flavor. It blooms in late spring, with flowers that are rarely affected by frost, and yields an early harvest typically in June or July. The plant features dense, upright growth with vibrant green foliage that turns fiery red in autumn, adding ornamental value to gardens.

Height: 4-6 feet tall

Spread: 4-6 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-7

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Consistent moisture; approximately 1 inch per week

Soil: Well draining, acidic soil

Bloom Time: Late spring

Harvest Time: Early summer (June-July)

Fruit Characteristics: Large, firm, light blue berries with a mildly sweet flavor

Pollination: Self-fertile, but planting multiple varieties can enhance yield, can yield up to 15-20lbs. per mature plant.

Harlequin Purple Beardtongue is a striking perennial known for its bold spikes of tubular, deep purple flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. These nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds and pollinators, making it a vibrant addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. With its lance-shaped green foliage and upright habit, it adds vertical interest, to borders, rock gardens, or containers. Drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant, this low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, bringing color and life to sunny landscapes.

Height: 18-24 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9

Light: Full sun

Water: Low (drought tolerant once established)

Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils

Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer

Flower Color: Deep Purple

Foliage: Lance-shaped, green

Deer resistant: Yes

Growth Habit: Upright, clumping

The pomegranate shrub is a striking deciduous plant known for its glossy green leaves, vibrant orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers, and distinctive round fruit filled with juicy ruby-red seeds. In warm climates, it produces edible fruit in late summer to fall, while in cooler zones it's often grown as an ornamental. Its upright, bushy habit makes it ideal for hedging, containers, or as a unique accent in the landscape. Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly, this Mediterranean favorite adds both beauty and bounty to the garden.

Height: 6-12 feet (can be pruned smaller)

Spread: 6-10 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-10 (may die back in colder zones but regrow from roots)

Growth Habit: Upright; bushy

Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soils

Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Flower Color: Bright orange-red

Fruit: Round, leathery-skinned fruit with red, juicy seeds

Pollination: Self Pollinating, but better yield with cross-pollinatioin

Deer Resistant: Yes

Edible: Yes; highly nutritious 

The Columbia Star Thornless Blackberry is a high-yielding, trailing variety known for its rich, sweet flavor and smooth, seedless texture. It produces large, glossy black berries that ripen in mid to late summer. The canes are completely thornless, making harvesting safe and easy. This variety is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and freezing, and is prized for its firm fruit and excellent shelf life.

Height: 4-6 feet

Spread: 4-6 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9

Fruit Size: Large

Flavor: Sweet, rich, and mildly tart

Harvest Time: Mid to late summer

Growth Habit: Trailing

Thorns: None

Chill Hours Required: Approx. 500 hours

Pollination: Self-pollinating

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained slightly acidic

Victory Pyracantha is a vigorous evergreen shrub prized for its dense, thorny branches, green glossy foliage, and vibrant seasonal displays. In spring, it bursts into clusters of small white flowers, followed by an abundance of bright orange-red berries in fall and winter - providing striking color and vital food for birds. Its upright, arching form makes it ideal for use as a privacy hedge, barrier planting, or trained against a wall or trellis. Drought tolerant once established and deer-resistant, this hardy shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and adds year-round interest to landscapes.

Height: 8-12 feet

Spread: 6-8 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-9

Type: Evergreen Shrub

Growth Rate: Fast

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-draining; adaptable to various soil types

Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established 

Flowers: Clusters of small white flowers in late spring

Fruit: Bright orange-red berries (fall through winter)

Deer Resistance: Yes

Maintenance: Prune to shape or control size; be mindful of sharp thorns

This lush monstera bush brings bold, tropical charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Known for its signature split leaves and deep green foliage, the Monstera creates an instant jungle vibe while thriving in partial shade or bright, indirect light. Its dense, bushy form makes it perfect for containers, patio accents, or as a vibrant houseplant centerpiece. Low maintenance and fast growing, it adds drama and texture wherever it's placed.

Height: 3-5 feet (bushy form)

Spread: 3-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10-12 (can be grown outdoors in frost free areas; otherwise grow indoors.

Foliage: Large, glossy green leaves with natural splits or holes

Light: Bright, indirect light (can tolerate partial shade)

Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Soil: Well-draining, rich soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Humidity: Prefers high humidity but adapts well to average indoor levels

Toxicity: Toxic to pets if ingested

Aucuba 'Picturata' is a bold, shade-loving evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic glossy green leaves with large golden-yellow centers. The striking variegation gives it a tropical look, making it perfect for brightening dark corners, shady foundations, or woodland borders. Its dense, upright form also makes it an excellent choice for containers or mixed shade plantings.

Tolerant of drought, pollution, and poor soils, 'Picturata' is both low maintenance and deer resistant, thriving in difficult spots where few other plants perform well.

Height: 4-6 feet

Spread: 3-5 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-10

Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

Foliage: Glossy green with bold yellow-gold center variegation

Light: Partial to full shade (protect from direct afternoon sun)

Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates poor soil

Water: Low once established; drought tolerant

Deer Resistant: Yes

Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested

Pieris Japonica 'Katsura' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its year-round interest and vibrant foliage. In early spring, it produces cascading clusters of rose-pink, urn-shaped flowers that resemble lily-of-the-valley. New foliage emerges a striking deep burgundy-red before maturing to glossy green, providing bold color contrast through multiple seasons. This deer-resistant, low-maintenance shrub thrives in part shade and acidic, well-drained soil - making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers. 'Katsura' typically grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, with a naturally mounded form. 

Height: 3-4 feet

Spread: 3-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5-8

Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub

Growth Habit: Compact, mounding

Foliage: Glossy green with deep burgundy-red new growth

Flower Color: Rose pink

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist

Deer Resistant: Yes

Pollinator Friendly: Yes - attracts early pollinators

Pink Splash Caladium dazzles with bold, heart-shaped leaves splashed in bright pink centers and surrounded by dark green margins. Its eye-catching foliage brings instant color and tropical flair to shaded gardens, containers, and patio planters. Compact and vibrant, it's perfect for edging beds or pairing with ferns, begonias, and impatiens. 

The caladium thrives in partial to full shade, offering vivid color all summer long with minimal care. A standout in woodland gardens or as a shade-loving container accent.

Height: 12-18 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11

Light: Partial to full shade (can tolerate brief morning sun)

Soil: Moist, well-draining, rich in organic matter

Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid water logging or letting dry out completely

Foliage Color: Bright pink centers with deep green margins

Deer Resistant: Yes

Toxicity: Toxic to pets if ingested (contains calcium oxalate)

Allure Caladium features elegant, heart-shaped leaves painted in a blend of soft white, creamy pink, and rich green veins. This tropical foliage plant thrives in shady areas, adding a bright, airy feel to garden beds, borders, and containers. A favorite for summer landscapes, its compact habit and striking leaf pattern make it a standout in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Height: 12-18 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11

Light: Partial shade to full shade (can tolerate some filtered sun)

Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil

Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid letting soil dry out completely

Deer Resistant: Yes

Toxic to Pets: Yes (contains calcium oxalate)