- May. 12 2011
- Naples Contributor
What's Blooming Now
As the growing season is upon us, the Garden is really bursting into bloom! Here are some fantastic plants that have new growth and stunning blossoms now:
Smith Children's Garden
- Fish-poison tree, Piscidia piscipuila
- Scarlet hibiscus, Hibiscus coccineus
- Royal poinciana "Chuck", Delonix regia
Brazilian Garden:
- Annatto or Lipstick tree, Bixa orellana
- Cashew, Anacardium occidentale
- Guiana chestnut, Pachira aquatica
- Ice-cream bean, Inga edulis
Water Garden:
- Magenta water lily, Nymphaea 'Antares'
- Marmelada, Augusta rivalis
- Lea Asian Garden:
- Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula
- Belly-ache bush, Jatropha gossypifolia
- Makok, Eleaocarpus hygrophilus
- Plumeria
North Grove:
- Yellow poinciana, Delonix regia
- Spiral ginger, Costus arabicus
Kapnick Caribbean Garden:
- Cacao (leaves), Theobroma cacao
South Grove:
- Dwarf poinciana, Caesalpinia pulcherrima
- Orchid tree, Bauhinia galpinii
- Magnolia, Magnolia sirindhorniae
Scott Florida Garden:
- Passion vine, Passiflora cultivar
- Lavender star flower, Grewia caffra
- Yunnan bauhinia, Bauhinia yunnanensis
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