Jules Dwarf Tibouchina
This tropical plant has royal blue blossoms that are sure to inspire. A favorite in Florida, the Jules Dwarf Tibouchina is also available to New Englanders, who love to decorate their homes with these compact shrubs.
Mandevilla
"This is one of our most popular tropical plants. It's so bright and showy! It will bloom and bloom until it frosts. People just love them." - Joyce Larson
Gardenia Buttons
This compact tropical plant is covered in double blooms! If the unique look of this dwarf gardenia isn't enough to start a conversation, these "cute as a button" plants have something else up their leaves. The two inch white flowers offer a super sweet and strong fragrance that screams sunshine and summer.
Oleander
The Oleander is an excellent container and patio plant. The flowers grow in clusters at the end of each branch, blooming all summer long. Sometimes the flowers will even offer a sweet scent.
Vertigo Fountain Grass
This very full, purple leaved ornamental grass looks great in containers, said Joyce. At 45-50 inches tall, Vertigo Fountain Grass is compact, but still able to add some architectural interest to any room.
BANANA PLANT
While true banana plants are far too large for any home, the Dwarf Musa Banana Plant - which grows up to six feet tall - is the perfect size for anyone looking for a unique, special tropical plant to spice up their decor or landscape. Banana plants thrive best in a humid, bright and spacious atmosphere, [...]
HIBISCUS
Hibiscus are not only known for their large, bright flowers, but for their many practical uses. These beautiful flowers come in a variety of colors, including yellow, white and pink. But red is the most popular, not for its bold looks but for the things this amazing plant can do, from medical remedies and use in different [...]