Re: Advice welcome

Maria:
 
If you're planting near a pool, I'd definitely stay away from plants that attract bees -- such as Abelia, Lavenders, and Rosemary.
 
The Cycas, too, may be unwanted due to it's somewhat spiny fronds.  Too many naked bodies in that area for such weaponry.
 
The Phormiums would be a great choice and I'm sure they'll tolerate the occasional
-2C.
 
Additionally, I'd suggest Aloe maculata/saponaria, Cordyline (check out the new one called 'Krakatoa'), Dianella tasmanica, Dietes, Hemerocallis, and Strelitzia.
 
Joe

MN <marianoo@wanadoo.es> wrote:
Hi,

Some planting ideas required for my neighbour who would like year round
interest and some colour. She has a set of ! 3 large stone planters
(largest circa 1.5ft diameter and 2ft deep) on 2 corners of her terrace
beside swimming pool. They are in full sun and fairly exposed to wind.
Plants must cope with Summer highs of 35ºC+ and very occasional lows of
around -2ºC. and irrigation is available. There is a pair of mature
Hibiscus r.s. nearby.

Here are some that I was going to suggest
a Yucca (Jewell perhaps),
one of the smaller Phormiums but maybe they are too tender for this spot
Cycas revoluta
Abelia
Myrsine africana
Pittosporum nana
Lavenders or Rosemary

Any ideas on the combination of plants welcome.

Cheers,
Maria
Spanish Med.


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