The giant blooms on this tropical hibiscus tree provide such a “wow” factor! I like to surround the tree with a coordinating small-blossomed flower as a filler/spiller.

RECIPE:
• (1) Tropical hibiscus tree “President’s Red”
• (4) Calibrachoa “Tropical Sunrise”
• (3) Vinca “Cora Cascade Apricot”

TIPS:
• The hibiscus tree is a heavy feeder. Fertilize every two weeks according to fertilizer directions.
• Hibiscus plants require consistent watering to prevent yellowing leaves and dropped buds. Do not let the soil dry out completely.
• Trim the calibrachoa plants occasionally to keep them fresh and full looking.
• Notice I have used a plastic container set inside the heavy ceramic container. I do this so that I can move the hibiscus tree to safety when bad weather looms!
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I featured the “Bubblegum” petunia in container #21 and here is another combination using one of my favorite petunias. The deep purple color of the alternanthera brings out the dark centers of the petunia bloom. The juncus plant makes a super thriller background plant.

RECIPE:
• (1) Juncus “Blue Mohawk”
• (2) Supertunia “Vista Bubblegum”
• (1) Alternanthera “Little Ruby”

TIPS:
• Supertunias are truly “super producers.” This cascading plant is covered with blossoms all season.
• Trim the petunia plants occasionally to keep them fresh and full looking.
• Fertilize frequently.
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A great combination for part shade, the soft pony tail grass drapes beautifully beneath the Painter’s Palette plant. While the Painter’s Palette plant does put out pretty red spike-like bracts, its true beauty is in its variegated leaves.

RECIPE:
• (1) Persicaria “Painter’s Palette”
• (3) Stipa “Pony Tail Grass”

TIPS:
• Persicaria plants require shade to part shade. Leaves will scorch if given full sun.
• The persicaria plant benefits from trimming when first planted to encourage more branching.
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