If you want to bring a tropical touch to your patio, there are several different types of plants that you can choose from. These include Alstroemeria ‘Summer Breeze,’ Helichrysum ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright,’ Boxwood, and Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘N’ Gold. If you want a more traditional look, you can try the Fiddle Leaf Fig. It needs shade and damp soil, and is a beautiful display of blooms for about three weeks.
Alstroemeria ‘Summer Breeze’
The yellow and orange flower clusters of Alstroemeria ‘Summersbreeze’ add beauty to your patio or balcony, while the foliage is bronze. Alstroemeria Summer Breeze is an excellent choice for cutting arrangements as it is a long-flowering plant. Plant it in a sheltered location in part shade or full sun. In addition, you can pick and harvest the blooms for months to come.
Summer Breeze is an upright tuberous perennial with narrow lance-shaped leaves and a cluster of red and yellow-orange funnel-shaped flowers. It blooms from early summer into the fall, and is perfect for border planting. Alstroemeria ‘Summer Breeze’ can be recorded in the free SHOOT garden service, and you’ll receive monthly reminders for proper plant care.
Helichrysum ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’
Helichrysum ‘Miss Jossop’s Upright’ is an aromatic evergreen perennial with a bushy, upright habit. It features long needle-like leaves and small sky blue flowers that appear in late spring. Plants in full sun develop a sweet, fragrant fragrance. The plants are also attractive to pollinators.
This perennial is a member of the asteraceae family. It is commonly called the curry plant and produces a strong, aromatic smell. It is often grown in arid climates around the Mediterranean. Its yellow flowers bloom during the summer and are used in dried flower arrangements. It is an excellent choice for patios and balconies, and it can be grown in pots for year-round enjoyment.
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘N’ Gold’
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emer ald’ is a stunning variegated groundcover and hedge plant. The golden foliage contrasts with the blue or wine-colored leaves and the pink flowers during the fall. This plant is low-maintenance, and it is also a RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. This plant will grow to a height of 60-70cm in a container. Emerald ‘n’ Gold is a good choice for patios and other outdoor areas because of its color-changing foliage.
A great choice for any sunny area, this evergreen shrub features beautiful green and gold foliage. It will grow to be about two to three feet high and four to six feet wide, so it requires a large container. It makes a striking display when grown in a large pot. It looks great in combination with tulips or Narcissus. However, if you’re concerned about pests or disease, consider planting another variety.
Boxwood
If you are looking for a plant to adorn your patio, boxwood is a wonderful choice. Its foliage is glossy, with lime edges and is suitable for any climate, although it does not grow very well in zones six and below. The foliage is green in summer and turns bronze in winter. It can be used for both low and tall hedging, and is perfect for patios, walls, and foundation planting.
Boxwood has dense leaves and can be a small shrub or small tree. In a pot, it is best to purchase dwarf varieties as they retain their shape better. However, if you want to grow a larger specimen, there are large varieties available, including “Green Tower.”