How about something more exotic? Tropical plants are great for deck and patio areas. Tropicals last the whole summer here in Michigan, giving you bright blooms up until the autumn frost. Check out the great selection of colorful pottery available at Wedel's to make an impressive focal point with gorgeous tropical plants like hibiscus, mandevilla vines, and bougainvillea.

Allamanda The tall 3 to 15 foot Allamanda bush is a tropical that carries large yellow trumpet shaped blossoms and glossy green leaves. A beautiful plant, be cautioned that it is toxic, and its milky sap can cause irritation to the skin. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Banana Add a tropical flair to your patio or pool area with a Banana plant! With broad, long leaves this plant is a rapid grower, often reaching full size in a few weeks. The variety Musa Basjoo is the hardiest, and can be planted anywhere in the United States. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Bougainvillea This profusely blooming vine works well in containers or baskets, and will thrive in a sunny location climbing a trellis. Deer tend to avoid Bougainvillea. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Brungmansia More commonly referred to as Angel Trumpets, this tropical is stunning! Beautifully elongated trumpet-shaped blooms are suspended from dark green foliage. Many colors are available. Attractive to butterflies! Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Dipladenia Though Dipladenia is technically a Mandevilla, it differs in these ways: it is not a vine, but an upright plant; its leaves are glossier and smaller. A gorgeous tropical, Dipladenia does best in a container. The trumpet-shaped blooms may be white, pink or even red. Growing as tall as 4 to 6 feet, this plant will add impact to your landscape. Note: Parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Duranta In the landscape as a mounding bush or in a basket, Duranta has a lot to offer. Clusters of lavender-blue or white flowers are followed by orange-yellow berries, often seen on the bush simultaneously. The blossoms give off a mild, sweet vanilla-like aroma. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Hibiscus Create a tropical paradise on the patio! A range of colors are available. Hibiscus may be placed in containers or beds, and best of all - they may be brought indoors to be enjoyed throughout the winter! Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Mandevilla A beautiful tropical vine, Mandevilla will climb a trellis placed in the center of your container! They may be used in your landscape as well. Enjoy these heat-tolerant trumpet-like blooms all year, as they adapt well as houseplants. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Mexican Petunia This 1 to 3 foot plant produces deep blue or white funnel-shaped blooms on long stalks above dark green sword-shaped leaves. What a beauty, and with a tropical flair! Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Oleander This tropical shrub is a pleaser! An evergreen shrub with narrow glossy leaves, the Oleander's blossoms are five-petaled, with an exotic fringe around the center. It blossoms from spring to frost. If you have children, please take into consideration that Oleander is extremely toxic, and if eaten can be fatal. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Palm Nothing says tropical better than a palm tree! Visit Wedel's to select from four varieties. Add some exotic pots around your outdoor living space or pool area! Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Passion Flower This is one of the most exotic-looking plants there are! Large, frilled blooms are followed by egg-shaped orange fruits that are edible. According to legend, the Passion Flower commemorates the Crucifixion. This tropical does best when planted in a large pot with a support ring or trellis, in full sun. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Tropical Miscellaneous Use tropical annuals to liven up your landscape for a season or plant them in decorative containers to add a focal point to your patio, deck, sunroom or porch and then overwinter them indoors! They will be ready to enhance your outdoor living areas again next year. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > >

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