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The Brazilian red cloak is a monotypic genus of plants containing a single species, Megaskepasma erytrochlamys. The plant family is Acanthaceae. This is a free-branching, upright, showy, and tropical shrub that is native to Venezuela, and is also found throughout the tropical Americas. Growing from 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, this evergreen semi-woody […]
Clerodendrum thomsoniae is a species of the genus Clerodendrum, of the family Lamiaceae. It will wrap its dark green tendrils around a trellis, fence, or other support. This sub-tropical vine will grow best in semi-shade and does best in well-drained soil. If you have the room, this vine can get about 15 feet tall and […]
Poinciana trees are in bloom at the Sarasota Garden Club during the month of July and further into the summer. The flamboyant royal poinciana is often rated as one of the five most beautiful blooming trees in the world. If you have room for a tree, this tree has vermilion (vibrant red blooms) that are […]
Bamboo has a bad reputation with gardeners. Some kinds of bamboo spread aggressively, but there are some that do not.There are actually two groups of bamboos: runners and clumpers.Running bamboos don’t stay in one place, but clumping bamboos grow only a few inches wider each year.Clumping bamboo makes an excellent visual screen and sound barrier, […]
Gaillardia, also known as blanket flower, is a flower in the sunflower family Asteraceae. Native to North America, it’s a very easy plant to grow and is a nice addition to add when you make a bouquet of cut flowers. Gaillardia can re-seed and sprawl through the garden. They can take full sun, and the […]
Confederate Jasmine, or Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a species of flowering plants that are usually grown as a vine and grows very well on fences, trellises, or an arbor. Sometimes it’s called Star Jasmine. They have beautiful fragrant white star-shaped blooms with dark-green leaves. A bonus is they bloom several times a year and attract butterflies […]
Camellias Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. The lovely, fragrant, waxen blooms come in many colors and types. A really beautiful addition to your southern garden. They thrive in semi-shade. They grow well in slightly acidic soil that is well drained. If you have room for a bush it can be from […]
Blooming This Month Giant Shrimp Plant Giant shrimp (Barleia Micans) bush is a great winter bloomer for large areas in sun or shade. The bright lemon yellow clusters of blooms and bright green 6″ leaves on the small shrub are an excellent addition to South Florida landscape. This small, drought resistance bush get about 3 feet […]
Ipomoea arborescens, the tree Morning Glory, is a plant coming from the family Convolvulaceae. It grows fast and produces semi-succulent stems. Lovely pink or lavender blooms in late autumn and winter months. This 8′ to 10′ beautiful small tree needs full sun and is drought resistant. If you have the room, this small tree is a nice addition […]
Sterelitzia reginae, commonly known as Bird of Paradise. An evergreen perennial is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers. This plant can grow to 6 feet tall & 6 feet wide with large, strong evergreen leaves that grow in fan-shaped leaves. The flowers stand on a stem above the leaves. The flowers which open one at a time consist, of […]