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Firebush/Hummingbird Bush – Tropical

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

A fast growing tropical bush, producing loads of vibrant, tubular orange flowers all summer long. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows to 4 ft. or more in one season. Full to part sun.

Colors

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Wandflower – Tropical Gaura

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Wandflower produces airy, wand-like flowers held above colorful foliage in summer. Blooms appear repeatedly throughout the summer. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows to around 2-3 ft. tall. Full to part sun.

Colors

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Petunia – Amazonas Plum Cockatoo Petunia hybrid

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Plum Cockatoo has a unique bloom coloration, featuring purplish interior flower color with green ruffled edges. Very showy, and a great addition to container combos. Grows in an upright, compact habit to around 12-14″ tall and wide. Full to part sun.

Colors

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Butterfly Tree – Tropical

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Tropical tree producing loads of butterlfy shaped flowers all summer long. Full to part sun.

Colors

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Petchoa – Caliburst Yellow Petchoa

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Caliburst is a cross between Petunia and Calibrachoa, benefiting from the cold tolerance of Petunias and the vibrant flower coloration of Calibrachoa. Vibrant yellow, petunia-sized flowers appear in early spring and continue until late in the fall. With the low, compact habit of 10″ tall and 3 times as wide, Caliburst yellow is a great addition to combo containers or planted in the ground. Full to part sun.

Colors

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Palm – Majesty

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Majesty Palm is an attractive houseplant, known for its lush, arching fronds. It does well in indirect sunlight and needs plenty of moisture and humidity. Brown foliage tips indicates underwatering or dry air. Four to six hours of morning sun is prefered.

Colors

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Elephant Ears – Golden Bone Alocasia

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Golden Bone features dark green, leathery leaves with a bright golden midrib, with some yellow mottling on mature leaves. The undersides of the leaves are burgandy in color. Likes good drainage after watering. Can grow to 3-5 ft. and taller. Part sun, protected from the hot afternoon sun.

Colors

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Ribbon Bush – Ribbons and Curls Homalocladium platycladum

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Ribbons and Curls is an unusual upright growing plant, with long, flat, lime green leaves and lime green stems. White flowers appear in fall, followed by red fruit but mainly used for its unusual foliage. Ribbon bush can be grown indoors or outdoors, but if grown outdoors protect from the hot afternoon sun. Grows to around 12″ tall.

Colors

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Bidens – Campfire Bidens hybrid

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Campfire Bidens feature small but very showy, sunflower-like, flowers produced from spring until frost. Flowers attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Usually grows to around 14″ tall and a little wider. Full to part sun.

Colors

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Plectranthus – Nicolleta

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

An excellent, low maintenance, heat-loving annual with soft, fuzzy, silver-grey foliage. Lavender flower spikes appear in low numbers in summer. Trailing/mounding habit makes it a great choice for a spiller in a planter combo. Grows to 10″ tall and 36″ wide. Full to part shade.

Colors

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