Growing in Arizona: Also known as Brugmansia. Gorgeous flowers, very fragrant. Great for container growing. Will look best with summer shade. Needs cold protection below 35 degrees.
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Growing in Phoenix: An absolute shower stopper in the garden! Masses of bright yellow flowers hang in ribbons from the tree when in bloom. It takes the full sun in Phoenix and requires deep watering and a neutral pH. It makes a good shade tree and is semi-deciduous. The branches are drooping and resist breakage.…
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Zingiber officinale Growing in Phoenix: One of the most popular spices with excellent immune-boosting qualities. It can be used fresh, dry, or powdered. Ginger leaves are edible with a milder flavor than the rhizomes. Ginger is an understory plant and needs dappled shade. It will grow well in a container or in-ground. Ginger needs a…
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Gorgeous flowers!!! Malvaviscus penduliflorus Growing in Phoenix: Gorgeous flame-red pendulous flowers are striking against the dark green glossy foliage. Hibiscus will do much better with afternoon shade in Phoenix. They are pH sensitive and prone to chlorosis during the height of summer and the coldest part of winter. Maintain a soil ph of 6.8 with…
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Jacaranda mimosifolia Growing in Phoenix: This Brazilian native is coveted for its mass of purple blooms. The blossoms are tubular and hang in large clusters. As the petals fall, the base of the tree is carpeted in lavender. It has fern-like foliage that enhances its beauty. The biggest issue growing Jacaranda in Phoenix is not…
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