I really like my Torch Heliconia, they have been easy to care for, I have heard ppl say they can become over grown, but I have not had a problem, maybe the amount of "cold" Tampa gets has been the key, not so much to kill them off, but does knock them down each winter. You could have a mix of a few tropical flowering plants.

Perhaps a mix of plants. Maybe something that has fragrance, as that's nice near seating areas. Panama Rose (Rondeletia leucophylla) has pretty pink blooms & releases its scent in the evening. Scented gingers smell heavenly too.Where are you located in S FL? Is it coastal?

where have i been? I've never heard of green island ficus. I had to look it up and I still don't know if I've seen it before. It looks like other things. hmm.

No suggestions here but good luck with your project.

Thanks for the replies. I wouldn't say I'm coastal but I am within 2 miles of the ocean.

Green island ficus bullrtproof stop by our nursery see what you like el chino nursery