Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple --These flowering perennials form shrubs or small trees with showy, maple-like leaves and soft, bell-shaped flowers. Available in a wide range of colors. Most have an extremely long flower season. In cold climates they can be grown indoors as container plants.
Alyogyne
Blue Hibiscus -Genus of 4 species from dry scrubs of Australia. Valued for their stunning, hibiscus-like flowers that emerge continuously. Heat and drought tolerant.
Anisodontea
Cape Mallow, African Mallow -20 species native to Africa. Free flowering shrubs. Moderately tender.
Armeria
Thrift, Sea Pink -Group of widely distributed tufred, or cushion-forming perennials. Used in tock gardens or on the edge of borders. Also attractive in containers.
Begonia
An enormous genus of around 1,300 species and countless named varieties. The species are native to many tropical and subtropical regions. While some varieties are grown for their beautiful flowers, many others are grown for their colorful foliage which can vary widely in shape, color and texture. Excellent container and basket subjects.
Cestrum
Large evergreen shrubs native to the American tropics. Cluster of showy tubular flowers in spring and summer, year round in mild climates. Best in light shade and with regular water.