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Popular tropical plants for outdoor gardens include Hibiscus, with its large, colorful blooms; Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia), known for its striking flower shape; Canna Lily, offering vibrant leaves and flowers; Bougainvillea, celebrated for its dazzling cascades of color; Banana Plant (Musa), adding dramatic height with its large leaves ...
31 gru 2012 · Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Bill Albert. “Other warm climate plants soon followed: Canna, hibiscus, croton, colocasia, coleus, castor bean, amaranthus, begonia, princess lily, tibouchina among them. In the years that followed, beds were added. A gazebo was built.
17 mar 2023 · Hibiscus moscheutos and Hibiscus laevis may look tropical with their dinner plate-sized blooms, yet they're perennials hardy to -30F degrees. The common name is rose mallow, and native species grow naturally in wetlands and along riverbanks throughout the Midwest.
16 lip 2019 · Growing cold hardy tropical plants is an exhilarating experience. Plants like the hardy banana and canna lily are proof that almost everyone can grow a garden with a tropical look and feel. Try a few of these cold hardy tropical plants yourself for a fun and unique garden experience. Happy growing!
These plants thrive in warmer conditions that our Ohio growing zone cannot support throughout the entire year. Tropicals are best grown as seasonal accent plants for the Spring/Summer when temperatures stay above 50 degrees. Most can also be treated as houseplants, living indoors all year or just during the colder months.
Shop for Tropical Hibiscus plants, known for their ability to bloom profusely and ability to tolerate sunny, hot, and humid conditions in Northeast Ohio.
While not native to Ohio, these plants can easily thrive in Ohio summers and tolerate overwintering indoors! Here’s our list of favorite tropical plants that will transform your yard into a summer island paradise.
