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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-412

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Mexican Petunia

Ruellia brittoniana — Mexican Petunia

Note: This is plant has been labeled an invasive species in some states.

• Upright tender perennial with narrow leaves and light pink flowers in summer.
  
• Plant in full sun to partial shade; invasive weed in warmer climates.
  
• Plant in moist well-drained soil.
  
• Height: 3-4 feet
  
• Width: 3-4 feet

Grown as an annual in zones 2-7
Hardy in USDA zones 8-11:

• Zones 2-7: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; remove after first killing frost.
  
• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back in late winter; deadhead to prevent seeding.
  
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back in late winter; deadhead to prevent seeding.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back in late winter; deadhead to prevent seeding.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back in late winter; deadhead to prevent seeding.

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Taiwan Dwarf Ixora

Ixora taiwanensis 'Taiwan Dwarf' — Taiwan Dwarf Ixora

• Shrub with oblong, glossy leaves and cymes of yellow, orange, pink or red flowers from spring to autumn.
  
• Plant in rich, moist, but well-drained soil.
  
• Prefers warm temperatures from 65-85 degrees and high humidity.
  
• Water frequently during growing season, but sparingly in winter.
  
• Plant in full sun to partial shade.
  
• Height: 3 feet
  
• Width: 3 feet

Patio or Houseplant in zones 2-8
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:

• Zones 2-8: Container grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 70 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity during cold weather.
  
• Zone 9: Plant in spring in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; water frequently during growing season and lightly during winter months.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; water frequently during growing season and lightly during winter months.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; water frequently during growing season and lightly during winter months.

Brilliant Yellow Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis — Brilliant Yellow Hibiscus

• Tropical evergreen shrub; dark green leathery foliage and large yellow flowers.
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade.
  
• Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season.
  
• Height: 7-15 feet
  
• Width: 6-8 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (8) 9-11:

• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch especially in fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone and die back to the ground during a frost.
  
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

Tropical Hibiscus Tree

Hibiscus 'Anderson Crepe' — Tropical Hibiscus Tree

• Tropical evergreen tree-form plant with dark green leathery foliage and large pink flowers.
  
• Plant in morning sun with protection from the afternoon sun.
  
• Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season.
  
• Height: 7-15 feet
  
• Width: 6-8 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:

• Zones2-9: Grow as a container plant outdoors when temperatures are above 55 degrees; water when dry and feed monthly during the growing season; bring indoors and place in a bright window in colder weather.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in morning sun/afternoon shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in morning sun/afternoon shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

President Red Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President Red' — President Red Hibiscus

• Tropical evergreen shrub; dark green leathery foliage and large red flowers.
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade.
  
• Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season.
  
• Height: 7-15 feet
  
• Width: 6-8 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (8) 9-11:

• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch especially in fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone and die back to the ground during a frost.
  
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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RESOURCES :

A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
American Horticultural Society
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.
ISBN 0-7566-0616-0
Website: www.dk.com