Northwest Tropicals From East to West, the tropical look continues to make a big statement in summer gardens across the country. In planters and in bold borders, cannas, hardy bananas and other hardy Northwest tropicals extend the gardening palette to new dimensions. Many gardeners tend to shy away from tropical plants because they only last for one season. However, with a great selection of Northwest tropical plants, you can enjoy the tropical look while also enjoying the benefits of hardy plants that will return to dazzle the next year. We define Northwest tropical plants as plants that have a tropical appearance, but are hardy for our area. The huge leaves of tropicals lend massive structure to plantings. Whether the foliage is fine and ferny or bold and glossy, it adds a glamorous South Seas look to your landscape. Most tropical flowers boast dazzling colors and enormous dimensions that add to the exuberance of the tropics. Following is a list of our favorite Northwest tropicals. Consider adding a new garden vignette of bold foliage or add brilliant bright blossoms to your containers with some of these amazing flowers. • Bamboo • Blue Flowered Passion Vine • Canna • Crocosmia • Daylilies • Gunnera • Hardy Banana • Hardy Hibiscus • New Zealand Flax • Windmill Palm • Yarrow For further information on Northwest tropical plants, stop in at Al’s and ask one of our plant experts. There are several other plant choices not listed. Make your backyard into a tropical paradise this summer with Northwest tropicals. |
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