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Fire on top of the tree! What is it bursting with orange brilliance? Meet Colvilles Glory. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Fire on top of the tree! What is it bursting with orange brilliance? Meet Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

Colvillea racemosa, Colvilles Glory

πŸ”₯ Fire on top of the tree! What is it bursting with orange brilliance? Meet Colvilles Glory.

Colvillea racemosa, also known as Colvilles Glory, is a stunning specimen tree renowned for its vibrant orange flowers that bloom in fall.
  • 🟠 Fast growing tree able to reach heights of 30-50 ft
  • 🟠 Striking addition to any landscape where you need to grow a tree quickly.
  • 🟠 Fern-like foliage that may shed in cooler winters offers a captivating display with its long inflorescences and bright yellow stamens.
  • 🟠 Drought-tolerant and resistant to pests.
  • 🟠 Easy-to-care-for and relatively cold hardy.


πŸ›’ Add some color to your garden with Colvilles Glory

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Why Dutchman's Pipe is the best butterfly attracting vine? Smell it! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why Dutchmans Pipe is the best butterfly attracting vine? Smell it!

Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe

Why Dutchman's Pipe is the best butterfly attracting vine? Smell it!

Without any doubt, Aristolochia, or Dutchman's Pipe, is one of the best butterfly plants.
  • πŸƒ Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe is celebrated for its unique and intricate flowers that resemble Dutch smoking pipes, hence its name.
  • πŸƒDutchman's Pipe flowers emit a scent mimicking decaying matter, which certain butterfly species, like the Pipevine Swallowtail, find irresistible πŸ’©πŸ™„
  • πŸƒThe butterflies lay their eggs on the plant, as it serves as a suitable host for their larvae, contributing to the plant's ecological significance by promoting pollination and biodiversity.
  • πŸƒ As a result, it not only beautifies gardens but also supports local butterfly populations, enriching the ecosystem.
  • πŸƒ Beyond its distinctive appearance, it's valued for its historical use in traditional medicine, particularly for its alleged healing properties.


πŸ›’ Bring butterflies to your garden!

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Watch out - Ball of Fire! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Watch out - Ball of Fire!

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire

πŸ”₯ Watch out - Ball of Fire!

Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire - is very showy beautiful vining shrub with powderpuff red flowers.
  • πŸ”΄ Easy to grow and undemanding, it only requires regular water to establish, then can be drought tolerant.
  • πŸ”΄ Blooms almost year round in warm climates.
  • πŸ”΄ Responds well to pruning.
  • πŸ”΄ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds


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Why they call this Clerodendrum Musical Notes? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why they call this Clerodendrum Musical Notes?

Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note

Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note

Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note

Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note

🎢 Why they call this Clerodendrum Musical Notes?

Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note, Morning Kiss - has very unusual and showy flowers.
  • β™ͺ The unopened flowers resemble musical notes, giving the plant its name.
  • β™ͺ A compact grower and low-maintenance plant, perfect for gardens as it blooms well in both full sun and shade, and tolerates some drought β˜€οΈβ˜οΈ .
  • β™ͺ It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for people who want to encourage wildlife in their gardens

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πŸ›’ Get some Music Notes for your garden

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What is Lion's Ears: the plant that keeps growing "through the flower"! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is Lions Ears: the plant that keeps growing through the flower!

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus

What is Lion's Ears: the plant that keeps growing "through the flower"!

Leonotis leonurus is another Nature's Wonder. Flower petals purportedly resemble Lion's ears, and bunch of upper leaves from a distance resemble Lions tails. A curious thing, the plant continues growing through the flower! This creates a multi-level appearance.

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Everblooming.

βš•οΈ Used in Eastern medicine

πŸ“š More about Leonotis Lion's Ears

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Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

🎨 "Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas." - Elizabeth Murray

❓ Why is it called a Peacock Flower? See yourself...

πŸ“· Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock flower...

One of the most spectacular tropical bloomers. An eye-stopper!

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What is the best butterfly and hummingbird attractor? That's the one, called. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the best butterfly and hummingbird attractor? Thats the one, called

Odontonema callistachyum - Butterfly Bush

What is the best butterfly and hummingbird attractor? That's the one, called Butterfly Bush.

Odontonema callistachyum - Butterfly Bush, is an easy to grow medium size shrub. It is very fast growing and will bloom for you in both shade or full sun.

🌞 Here in Florida it starts blooming in late Winter and keeps going throughout the year.

πŸ›’ Order Butterfly Bush online

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Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings

Bauhinia monandra - Nepoleons Plume

Bauhinia monandra - Nepoleons Plume

Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings...

Bauhinia trees have striking orchid-like flowers in hues ranging from white and pink to purple and red. The flowers boast delicate petals with intricate patterns, resembling the elegance of true orchids.

The leaves are deeply divided, typically into two lobes or halves, hence another common name "Butterfly tree" due to their resemblance to butterfly wings.

Need a fast growing, easy to care tree with beautiful blooms? Orchid trees offer quick shade solution and guarantee a spectacular winter flower show.

πŸ“š Learn more about Orchid trees

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What is the best fast growing flowering shrub to hide an unwanted view? Sunflower Tree will do the job just in one season! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the best fast growing flowering shrub to hide an unwanted view? Sunflower Tree will do the job just in one season!

Sunflower Tree, Tree Marigold

🌼 What is the best fast growing flowering shrub to hide an unwanted view? Sunflower Tree will do the job just in one season!

Sunflower Tree
, or Tree Marigold, is a fast-growing shrub, an ideal option for quickly concealing unsightly areas with its rapid growth. Not only does it provide effective coverage, but it also boasts cheerful, sunflower-like blooms!

Reaching heights and widths of approximately 10 feet, this resilient plant withstands light freezes and rejuvenates vigorously each spring. Sunflower - is for Happy Garden!

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What is the most spectacular flowering shrub? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

β™₯️ What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?

πŸ”₯ Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise - is one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. It is a low-maintenance yet visually striking plant to enhance outdoor spaces.
  • ♦️ Prized for its stunning, vibrant flowers that resemble miniature versions of tropical flamboyant blooms.
  • ♦️ Compact size
  • ♦️ Easy to care of
  • ♦️ Prolific blooming period
  • ♦️ Resilience to heat and drought
  • ♦️ Red, Yellow, and Pink flowering varieties available.


πŸ›’ Get your own Dwarf Poinciana

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