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Flowering Potted Plants For Shade

Beaucarnea recurvata

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Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly known as the Ponytail Palm, is an attractive, small palm that is often grown as a potted plant. It features a trunk which has a prominent, swollen base and long, narrow, dark green leaves which are often curly. The foliage emerges as a plume, almost like a fountain of water. It can reach 3 m tall and 2 m wide but usually grows a lot smaller in a pot. Beaucarnea recurvata is frequently grown as a potted plant, added to tropical plantings, grown in large planters, or added to a mixed planting in frost-free locations.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Shade
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical

Pelargonium Coral

Pelargonium Coral is a variety of Geranium grown for its short stature and clusters of coral-orange-pink flowers. The leaves on this evergreen are dark green and become adorned with the showy flowers through spring and summer as it grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide. Pelargonium Coral is ideal for adding to mixed and border plantings, growing as a potted plant either indoors or out, including in cottage gardens, or for planting around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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