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Caesalpinia mexicana - Mexican Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia mexicana - Mexican Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia mexicana - Mexican Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia mexicana - Mexican Bird of Paradise

🧙‍♀️ The plant you didn’t know you needed!
  • 🟨 Many gardeners love and want Caesalpinia pulcherrima, the common Bird of Paradise, but Caesalpinia mexicana - Mexican Bird of Paradise - is a rare treasure with a delightful twist - fragrant flowers! This hardy, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in intense heat and is perfect for small yards or patios.
  • 🟨 During the warm months, it bursts with butter-yellow blooms that pop against feathery green foliage, attracting hummingbirds. As the flowers fade, woody pods form and snap open dramatically. It grows quickly to 10 feet and can be shaped into a small tree or kept as a compact shrub.
  • 🟨 Native to northern Mexico, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with very little water. If you're looking for a low-maintenance beauty that adds both fragrance and charm, this plant is a must-have!


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How a fast-growing screen becomes a honey-fragrant wildlife attractor

Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa

Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa

😊 How a fast-growing screen becomes a honey-fragrant wildlife attractor
  • 🐝 Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa - is a delightful evergreen shrub that's as tough as it is charming!
  • 🐝 This large, multi-stem shrub can reach 15 feet tall and wide and sports thorny branches - a real character with a wild streak! But don't let the thorns scare you off; it offers rewards aplenty.
  • 🐝 Its canary-yellow, powder-puff flowers bloom all winter through spring, filling the air with a honey-like fragrance that attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
  • 🐝 This plant doesn't just survive - it thrives in poor soils, tolerates drought and alkaline conditions, and grows incredibly fast!
  • 🐝 Whether you're planting it as a privacy screen or just looking for a pop of cheerful color during chilly months, this hardy shrub keeps its evergreen leaves even through cold snaps when other plants throw in the towel.
  • 🐝 Native to Mexico and Central America, Sweet Mimosa has spread its charm far and wide, becoming popular in southern U.S. landscapes like Florida, Texas, and Arizona. It even finds use in perfume production with its flowers contributing to the fragrance known as "cassie" in Europe.
  • 🐝 Every gardener should have this resilient plant ready to brighten the garden and attract wildlife year-round!


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How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon

Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus

👀 How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon
  • 🌺 Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus - is the magical chameleon of the garden! This beauty opens with pure white flowers that gradually shift to bright pink over three days, much like the Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow plant (Brunfelsia).
  • 🌺 As the blooms age, they take on a rich, deep pink hue, creating a stunning rainbow of colors on the bush all at once.
  • 🌺 With blossoms reaching up to 5 inches across, this hibiscus is as showy as it is unique.
  • 🌺 It's the perfect way to add a touch of dynamic color magic to your garden!


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hat is the most spectacular variegated ginger?

Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata

😵 What is the most spectacular variegated ginger?
  • 🌀 Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata - is a tropical stunner originally from South America but adored in Hawaii and Florida
  • 🌀 This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers.
  • 🌀 The pure white blooms are truly a piece of art! Perfect for shade gardens (but also can take sun), this plant thrives in moist soil and loves plenty of water.
  • 🌀 If you're looking to add a bit of drama and elegance to your garden, this beauty is a must-have!


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Do you have a spot for pure white and elegant?

Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

🕊 Do you have a spot for pure white and elegant?
  • 🤍 Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree - is a true gem for any garden! This charming small tree flaunts pure white, orchid-like flowers that bring a delicate beauty to sunny or semi-shaded spaces.
  • 🤍 Despite its smaller size, it's a standout with its lovely, five-petaled blooms and graceful, rounded leaves.
  • 🤍 Ideal for compact gardens or even containers, the Dwarf White Orchid Tree creates a tropical, elegant atmosphere while being easy to care for.
  • 🤍 With its bright, long-lasting blooms, this tree is sure to capture your heart!


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Do you love Hibiscus? This one is exceptional!

Hibiscus El Capitolio Bloody Mary

🌺🩸 Do you love Hibiscus? This one is exceptional!
  • ❗️Looking for a show-stopper in your garden? Hibiscus El Capitolio Bloody Mary delivers with its rare, dramatic pendant flowers.
  • ❗️Picture a double layer of ruffled, vinous-red petals hanging gracefully, adding vibrant color to sunny or semi-shady spots - even seaside gardens!
  • ❗️This evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub can reach 5 to 10 feet tall with lovely arching branches, making it a true standout.
  • ❗️Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it's tough enough to handle moderate water, flooding, and needs well-draining soil.
  • ❗️Its crimson blooms peak in summer, bringing year-round beauty to any garden!
  • ❗️This is a large Hibiscus plant; however, it can be grown in container with some pruning.


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What is our favorite flowering shrub?

Ball of Fire - Combretum constrictum

🔥 What is our favorite flowering shrub?

🔥 Ball of Fire! Combretum constrictum is very showy beautiful vining shrub with powderpuff fire-red flowers. It is easy to grow and undemanding and booms almost year round; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Watch out - Ball of Fire!

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What does Dragon Fruit Flower look like?

Dragon fruit flowers

🐲 What does Dragon Fruit Flower look like?
  • 🪷 Dragon fruit flowers are large, bright, and truly eye-catching. They have long, pale petals that spread out like a star, with a creamy white or yellowish center.
  • 🪷 The flowers open at night, giving them a magical, moonlit vibe, and their size makes them look almost otherworldly.
  • 🪷 When they bloom, they can be up to a foot wide, and they give off a sweet, subtle fragrance. It's like seeing a flower from a fairy tale!


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Everyone wants this vine: Blue Sky is in full bloom now!

Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower

🩵 Everyone wants this vine: Blue Sky is in full bloom now!

Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower - is a super-fast growing climber that will cover your fence in just one season!

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Perfect everblooming hedge for shade
Blue Sky in just one season and forever
Clock Vine

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Why is it called Kings Mantle

King's Mantle - Thunbergia erecta

🤴Why is it called King's Mantle
  • ✨ Looking for a hedge that blooms non-stop, even in the shade? King's Mantle - Thunbergia erecta - is ever-blooming superstar is the perfect flowering bush or hedge for those tricky shady spots in your garden.
  • ✨ Unlike its climbing cousins, this Thunbergia prefers to sprawl as a shrub, making it easier to manage.
  • ✨ With its fast-growing, bushy habit, it's ideal for mixed beds or creating a medium-to-low hedge that stays dense and beautiful year-round.
  • ✨ The flowers? Think of morning glories, with stunning purple or white petals and sunny yellow throats. And if you're feeling adventurous, try the 'Lavender Ice' variety with royal, lavender-variegated flowers for a unique twist. The name King's Mantle is well-deserved!
  • ✨Not just a pretty face, King’s Mantle also boasts small, dark green leaves that make the flowers pop even more.
  • ✨ It's a pruning enthusiast's dream - cut it back, and it'll reward you with even more blooms!
  • ✨ Whether you plant it in sun or partial shade, King's Mantle will thrive in well-drained soil, delivering a burst of color all year long.


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