Tropicals & Tender Perennials: I have to tip my hat to a couple of people., 1 by Brugie

Brugie wrote:
Thanks so much. I've fought the elements this year and started thinking that annuals might be a lot easier, but there is just something about having a banana plant here or there and those elephant ears swaying in the wind. Of course 150 brugmansia should make things rather tropical looking too. I hope they make the weeds appear to belong. The passiflora are beginning to bud, as are some of the brugs. I'll be in my bloomin' element very soon. Everyone should try tropicals regardless of zone. Just make sure you have room to store them over the winter. Chris, three of my four adeniums are doing well. The other one, well, let's just say I wish I could lose weight as fast. I'm not finished planting yet, but here is a picture of what I've done so far.