Partridge Breast Aloe
Compact southern African succulent with thick, triangular leaves arranged in three ranks and marked with distinctive white bands and spots. Special Features Striking patterned foliage; compact size; drought tolerant once established; flowers attract hummingbirds. Problems & Solutions Prone to root and crown rot in wet soil; provide excellent drainage and avoid water collecting among leaves. […]
Petite Pink Oleander Tree
A dwarf pink-flowering oleander trained into a small tree, with a rounded evergreen canopy and excellent tolerance of Phoenix heat. Special Features Compact size; long flowering season; heat, drought, and reflected-heat tolerance once established. Problems & Solutions All parts are highly poisonous if ingested; keep away from children and pets, wear gloves when pruning, and […]
Petite Red Oleander Shrub
A compact oleander cultivar with showy red flower clusters and narrow, leathery green leaves, well suited to Phoenix heat. Special Features Compact size; long flowering season; excellent heat tolerance and good drought tolerance once established. All parts are highly poisonous if ingested. Problems & Solutions Aphids and scale may occur; monitor and treat with labeled […]
Petite White Oleander Shrub
A compact white-flowering oleander with narrow, leathery leaves and abundant summer blooms, well suited to Phoenix heat. Special Features Compact size; excellent heat tolerance; drought tolerant once established; tolerates reflected heat and urban conditions. All parts are highly poisonous if ingested. Problems & Solutions Aphids and scale may occur; use strong water sprays for aphids […]
Peruvian Old Man Cactus
A columnar cactus native to Ecuador and Peru, with ribbed green stems densely covered in white, woolly hairs that conceal sharp spines. Special Features Distinctive white woolly covering; drought tolerant once established; striking vertical accent. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot (improve drainage and reduce watering); sunburn in intense Phoenix exposure (provide afternoon shade); […]
Pink Autumn Sage
A compact, woody perennial shrub with aromatic green leaves and abundant pink flowers, well suited to Phoenix gardens with afternoon shade. Special Features Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; aromatic foliage; heat and drought tolerant once established. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid overwatering. Summer stress near hot walls or […]
Pink Gaura
Pink gaura is an airy, clump-forming perennial with slender stems bearing butterfly-like pink flowers. Botanically Oenothera lindheimeri, formerly Gaura lindheimeri. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts bees and butterflies; flowers move gracefully in breezes. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid frequent shallow watering. Summer scorch […]
Pink Hibiscus
A tropical flowering shrub with glossy green leaves and large pink flowers; best grown in a sheltered, irrigated location in Phoenix. Special Features Showy tropical flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators; suitable for containers. Not drought tolerant or reliably frost hardy. Problems & Solutions Frost injury: cover during freezing weather and move containers to shelter. […]
Plumbago Blue
A sprawling South African shrub with soft green foliage and clusters of sky-blue flowers; well suited to sheltered Phoenix gardens with supplemental irrigation. Special Features Long flowering season; attracts butterflies; tolerates heat and some drought once established, though regular irrigation improves appearance and flowering. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and reflected sun can scorch foliage […]
Plumbago Mix
A sprawling South African shrub with soft green foliage and clusters of phlox-like flowers. Plants sold as a mix may include blue and white flowering selections. Special Features Attracts butterflies; long flowering season; tolerates heat and some drought once established, but looks best with regular irrigation. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage stems; protect young […]