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Sunny showy Winter bloomer. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. Spectacular winter bloomer!

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Easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

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Sunny showy Winter bloomer. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. Spectacular winter bloomer!

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Easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

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Need a low growing show stopper that blooms like a winter fire? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Gloxinia sylvatica - Bolivian Sunset

๐Ÿ”ฅ Need a low growing show stopper that blooms like a winter fire?
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Spectacular show! Gloxinia sylvatica - Bolivian Sunset - is a very low-growing, an eye-catching, easy-care plant that delights with vibrant fire-red blooms.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ This fall-to-early-winter bloomer spreads quickly from rhizomes, forming a thick ground cover.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Though it may die back in spring, it bounces right back once the rainy season arrives. As a bonus, you can share its beauty by gifting flowering starts from your own garden during the holidays!
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Whether you keep it as a houseplant or grow it outdoors in dappled shade with plenty of water, its dense leaves and flowers create a spectacular show.


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

Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane

โœจ What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum?
  • ๐ŸŒธ Clerodendrums are tropical favorites, easy to grow, and bloom year-round. Thriving in sun or shade, they're perfect for home gardens. Many bloom in winter, brightening dark days - even on a windowsill!
  • ๐ŸŒธ One of our favorites is Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane. This fast growing bush blooms with bright coral flowers, virtually year around!


๐ŸŽฅ Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane

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What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

๐Ÿ’‹ What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub?

  • ๐ŸŒธ Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii - is a Queen sister of the popular Princess - Dombeya seminole that we introduced in our earlier post.

  • ๐ŸŒธ Tropical Hydrangea is a stunning winter bloomer with fragrant, pink, hydrangea-like flowers that will turn heads and attract pollinators.

  • ๐ŸŒธ Spectacular blooms: Clusters of fragrant, pink flowers brighten the landscape in winter and draw in bees and butterflies.

  • ๐ŸŒธ Lush foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves add tropical charm year-round.

  • ๐ŸŒธ Fast-growing: Quickly creates a multi-stemmed bush, perfect for screening or covering unwanted views.

  • ๐ŸŒธ Versatile landscaping: Ideal for hedges, garden accents, or a statement plant in any tropical or subtropical garden.

  • ๐ŸŒธ With its beauty and utility, Tropical Hydrangea is a must-have for creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden with minimal effort!


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What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii

๐Ÿ’‹ What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub?
  • ๐ŸŒธ Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii - is a Queen sister of the popular Princess - Dombeya seminole that we introduced in our earlier post.
  • ๐ŸŒธ Tropical Hydrangea is a stunning winter bloomer with fragrant, pink, hydrangea-like flowers that will turn heads and attract pollinators.
  • ๐ŸŒธ Spectacular blooms: Clusters of fragrant, pink flowers brighten the landscape in winter and draw in bees and butterflies.
  • ๐ŸŒธ Lush foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves add tropical charm year-round.
  • ๐ŸŒธ Fast-growing: Quickly creates a multi-stemmed bush, perfect for screening or covering unwanted views.
  • ๐ŸŒธ Versatile landscaping: Ideal for hedges, garden accents, or a statement plant in any tropical or subtropical garden.
  • ๐ŸŒธ With its beauty and utility, Tropical Hydrangea is a must-have for creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden with minimal effort!


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Why New Guinea Creeper is a must-have for your garden. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

New Guinea Creeper (Tecomanthe dendrophila)

๐Ÿ’• Why New Guinea Creeper is a must-have for your garden
  • ๐Ÿ’– It's this time of the year when beautiful Tecomanthe is opening her majestic blooms!

  • The New Guinea Creeper (Tecomanthe dendrophila) is a stunning, non-aggressive vine that will captivate with its vibrant blooms and lush foliage.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Spectacular flowers: In late winter to early spring, it produces large clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers with deep pink tubes and creamy-white lobes, creating a striking contrast.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Non-invasive growth: This well-behaved climber can reach up to 40 feet but is easily maintained at shorter lengths, making it suitable for trellises, arbors, or even large containers.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Evergreen beauty: With its glossy, pinnate leaves, the New Guinea Creeper adds year-round interest to your garden, even when not in bloom.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Great Butterfly attractor!


Care tip for New Guinea Creeper

๐ŸŒž Light: Thrives in partial to full sun; however, it prefers some shade during the hottest part of the day.
๐Ÿ’ฆ Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during the growing season.
๐ŸŒก Temperature: Ideal for USDA Zones 9-11; protect from frost and provide a warm, humid environment.
โ›ฉ Support: Provide a sturdy structure for it to climb, such as a trellis or arbor, to showcase its cascading blooms.

Introduce the New Guinea Creeper to your garden and enjoy a breathtaking display of color and elegance that will be the envy of your neighborhood!

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Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

โญ๏ธ Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers

  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Looking for an easy, compact, beautiful shrub that takes both sun and shade? Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet) is a rare and stunning variety perfect for fall and winter blooms.

  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Striking lavender-and-white-striped trumpet-shaped blooms appear in clusters from Fall through Winter. They are truly striped! ๐Ÿ‘€

  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Grows to about 3 feet tall, perfect as a garden hedge or shaped into neat geometrical forms with minimal pruning.

  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Needs some sun for profuse flowering and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.

  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Can handle cooler temperatures, making it a reliable fall and winter bloomer.


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Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet)

โญ๏ธ Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Looking for an easy, compact, beautiful shrub that takes both sun and shade? Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet) is a rare and stunning variety perfect for fall and winter blooms.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Striking lavender-and-white-striped trumpet-shaped blooms appear in clusters from Fall through Winter. They are truly striped! ๐Ÿ‘€
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Grows to about 3 feet tall, perfect as a garden hedge or shaped into neat geometrical forms with minimal pruning.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Needs some sun for profuse flowering and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Can handle cooler temperatures, making it a reliable fall and winter bloomer.


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How Cardinals Guard runs red carpet for Christmas. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea)

Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea)

Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea)

Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea)

Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea)

Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea)

๐Ÿšฉ How Cardinals Guard runs red carpet for Christmasโ›”๏ธ๐Ÿ‘
  • ๐Ÿ’– If your garden needs a pop of color, Cardinals Guard (Pachystachys coccinea) is ready to take the spotlight! With its bold, scarlet-red blooms perched atop green cones, this evergreen perennial looks like it's wearing a crown.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Striking Christmas-red flowers emerge from a green cone. Blooms most of the year.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Adds vibrant color and a festive, tropical feel to any space.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Upright, multi-stemmed growth with lush foliage.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Care: Morning sun and afternoon shade (semi-shade preferred). Trim stems to prevent legginess and encourage fresh growth. Perfect for Southern gardens and large containers.


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