Just because your garden is on the smaller side doesn’t mean it can’t be a beautiful, colorful space that shines all year long. Consider tropical flowers that can bring vibrant color to any space. So, what are the best tropical flowers for patios and small spaces?
If you’ve got a small space but want a burst of color, fragrance, and life, you’ll love Jasmine Sambac, Coral Honeysuckle, and Hibiscus. These tropical flowers are perfect for compact spaces and are easy to care for.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac is a good choice if you want to combine stunning beauty with a fragrance. The white flowers release an incredibly fragrance that fills your space with the scent of the tropics."
Jasmine Sambac is a compact plant that's perfect for patios, balconies, or even windowsills. It thrives in containers with just a little love and care, making it an excellent choice for small spaces. It will even produce it's fragrant flowers in pots as small as 4 inches—or even smaller! As long as it gets plenty of sunlight and warm weather, you can expect it to bloom beautifully."
Coral Honeysuckle
Having the Coral Honeysuckle is like creating your very own nature show right on your patio!
This vine bursts with gorgeous tubular coral-red flowers. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
Coral Honeysuckle is a climbing vine, which means it thrives in vertical space. You don’t need a sprawling garden to enjoy this beauty. Just give it a wall, trellis, or fence to climb, and it’ll fill the air with color and life.
Coral Honeysuckle thrives in full sun, which is why you should try to give around 6 hours of sunshine a day, and you’ll see it bloom in vibrant hues. Also, while this vine is fairly drought-tolerant once it’s established, it still loves a regular drink of water. But just don’t drown it. Instead, keep the soil evenly moist, especially in the heat of summer.
Hibiscus
The next tropical flower on our list for small spaces and patios is Hibiscus. These flowers are surprisingly compact when grown in pots, making them a perfect choice for patios or balconies. Modern varieties of Hibiscus tend to stay naturally compact and produce brighter, more showy flowers compared to older varieties, which can grow quite large. Regardless of which variety you choose, they can be pruned to maintain a small, manageable size.
One of our favorite Hibiscus varieties is the Fiesta Hibiscus. It’s easy to grow, has clean, glossy foliage, and flowers prolifically! Even though it’s a newer variety, it’s been around for a while and continues to be a favorite with gardeners. With its vibrant blooms and fuss-free nature, it’s a perfect pick for small spaces or patios.
Let's Get Growing
No matter which tropical flower you choose, they all need warm weather and plenty of sunlight to flourish. Whether it’s the fragrant Jasmine Sambac, or the colorful Hibiscus, these plants can transform your patio, balcony, or garden into a vibrant and inviting space. With their stunning blooms and lush greenery, they’ll bring a touch of the tropics to your home, no matter how small the space.