Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Suggestions for tropical look around hot Texas pool?, 1 by Gardnerkett

Gardnerkett wrote:
Cw,

Just checking out the Tropical forum and noticed your pool request. Wow, that will be beautiful! We tossed around putting in a pool and decided it was just too impractical for our location, pine trees, close to bayou etc. So I am very envious!

Your responses have been great, for me as well, as I am zone 8b. I would love to know where to buy some of the Pumeria's that were shown, they are beautiful. I have never seen them for sale in South Mississippi.
I will also try the Papyrus and Muhly Grass next year if I can find it. My entire yard is tropical, so always looking for new things to try.

I did have good luck with my potted Chinese Fan Palm, in a pot on the front porch (shown) it over wintered fine, but the front of the house is very sunny most of the day. Thought they would look nice around a pool or spa.


Looking forward to seeing your project when its complete!
Gk