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 […]
Plumbago White
A sprawling tropical perennial or small shrub with slender stems, green leaves, and clusters of delicate white flowers; distinct from white-flowered Cape plumbago. Special Features Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; tolerates heat with adequate moisture and afternoon shade. Problems & Solutions Harsh afternoon sun can scorch foliage (provide shade); frost damages stems (protect during freezes […]
Purple Sky Flower
A fast-growing tropical shrub with arching branches, cascading purple-blue flowers, and ornamental golden berries; best in a sheltered Phoenix garden. Special Features Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; showy golden berries follow flowers. Established plants tolerate heat with adequate irrigation. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage foliage and stems; plant in a protected location, cover during […]
Red Bells
Red Bells (Enkianthus deflexus) is a deciduous shrub with dangling, bell-shaped spring flowers and colorful autumn foliage. Native to Asian mountain regions, it is poorly suited to Phoenix’s extreme heat, dry air, and alkaline soils, despite potential winter-hardiness compatibility. Special Features Delicate bell-shaped flowers, attractive branching, and yellow, orange, or red fall foliage. Autumn color […]
Red Hibiscus
A tropical shrub with glossy green foliage and large, showy red flowers; best grown in a sheltered, irrigated location in Phoenix. Special Features Showy tropical flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators; suitable for containers. Not drought tolerant or reliably frost hardy in Zone 9b. Problems & Solutions Frost injury: cover during freezes or move containers under […]
Tropical Hibiscus
Tropical shrub valued for large, showy flowers in many colors. Performs in low-desert heat only with regular water and afternoon shade; reflected west sun scorches foliage. Frost-tender and often used as a specimen, informal hedge, or container plant. Special Features Large tropical flowers; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; can be trained as a small standard Problems […]
Sky Flower White
A fast-growing tropical shrub with arching branches, fresh green foliage, cascading white flowers, and ornamental golden berries. Special Features Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; showy white flower clusters and golden berries; responds well to pruning. Problems & Solutions Frost-sensitive: provide a sheltered site, cover during freezes, and delay pruning damaged stems until frost danger passes. […]
Sky White Flower Vine
White-flowering form of Duranta repens (syn. Duranta erecta), commonly called skyflower; a tropical-looking shrub with arching stems, white flower clusters, and golden berries. Often trained as a vine, but not self-climbing. Special Features Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; showy golden-orange berries follow flowers. Leaves and berries are toxic if ingested. Problems & Solutions Frost injury: […]