Choosing the best tropical plants makes creating a lush backyard sanctuary achievable even in cooler climes. Large, bold leaves, rich colors and interesting silhouettes of blooms are the hallmarks of this style of planting.
There are a few easy rules to follow for making a tropical garden. Blend a mix of shapes and sizes to create a jungle feel, layering the foliage to achieve a luxuriant effect. Choose plants with flowers in bold, exotic colors, such as hot orange, purples and almost-black. This is all brought together by packing plants closely together to mimic how they grow in their native habitat. Restricting the space they grow in should mean that they will not overwhelm each other, too.
