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Florida has a great variety of colorful shrubs that bloom in all seasons. The most popular are hibiscus, ixora, and bougainvillea. Crotons are also ubiquitous. The blooms on a croton are insignificant but the leaves come in an array of shapes, patterns and bright color that never end.Also popular are allamanda, oleander and crown-of-thorns. These are all tropical plants which means they don't like the cold. Some are more tolerant than others but they all can be severely damaged by freezing temperatures. If there is a forecast of freezing or frost they should be covered to protect them from the weather.
Watch my blog entries listed below for more details on specific varieties of Florida shrubs.
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The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Susan Orlean
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Easy Gardens for South Florida by Pamela Crawford
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Native Florida Plants, Revised Edition: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening by Robert G. Haehle
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Florida's Best Fruiting Plants by Charles R. Boning
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Month-by-Month Gardening in Florida: Revised Edition (Month-By-Month Gardening in Florida) by Tom MacCubbin
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Best Garden Color for Florida (Florida Gardening Series) by Pamela Crawford
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