Plumeria Tree
~ Plumeria Typically grows as a small tree that reaches a height of about 30 feet and achieves a similar canopy width, though size and compactness varies by cultivar. Leaves are typically glossy green but may be dull and range from 8 to 12 inches long and 2 to 4 inches wide. Some plumeria lose leaves during winter, but hybrids of round. Most petaled flowers from early spring through fall. Flower color varies between cultivars and may be red, yellow, pink, white or...
Read MoreDwarf Hau Tree
~Dwarf Hau Tree In the old days this plant was so highly valued that permission to cut it was required of the village chief. Today it is often called “hau bush” and is termed an invasive plant, as it has taken over some areas where acres are covered high with hau, at the same time creating windbreaks and stabilizing the soil. Seeds and cuttings of hau were brought by early Polynesian voyagers to Hawai`i Nei, and planted by the settlers to yield a light-weight tough white wood with a brown heart. Hau is found and used throughout tropical and subtropical Polynesia, Melanesia and...
Read MoreAngel Wing Jasmine
~Angel Wing Jasmine Jasminum nitidum Angel wing jasmine is a vine or shrub with sweetly fragrant, snow-white, pinwheel shaped flowers. This is a fast-growing, twining vine. It can grow to 20 ft (6.1 m) long but in the garden is often trimmed as a bushy shrub that gets little more than 2-4 ft tall. Full sun. Doesn’t do well in shade. Needs regular watering.
Read MoreNight Blooming Jasmine
~Night Blooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnum One of the most fragrant plants. Night Blooming Jasmine is an upright container plant with greenish-white flowers that emit a romantic and intoxicating fragrance at night. Just give it a sunny spot and you’ll be amazed. To maintain size, prune hard after flowering. Sun to Partial Shade, Average Water Needs; Water regularly, do not over-water.
Read MoreGolden Eldorado
~ Golden Eldorado Pseuderanthemum reticulatum Ornamental tropical flowering shrub. An erect, multi-branched and evergreen perennial shrub that is moderate to fast-growing Grows easily with moderate care. It enjoys the sunny, humid and wet seasons of the tropics. Grows best in full sun or partial sun for vibrant foliage colors. Average water requirements. However, it thrives best with regular watering, especially during the hot and dry seasons. It enjoys high humidity. Prefers well-drained and fertile loamy soils. Prune regularly to maintain preferred height and size, to encourage new...
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Sunset Gardens
- Your Guide to Forget-Me-NotsBlue forget-me-not flowers add a sweet touch of color to your garden bed
- Winter FlowersOur favorite cool-season annuals to plant this fall
- 12 Best Flowers to Grow for CuttingWe tested the best easy-care varieties of flowers for cutting and using in stunning bouquets. Here are our favorites, chosen for their long bloom times, tall stems, and ample vase life