Plants by the Pool

Here are a few suggestions: 

1. Perennial Red Hibiscus – We are in North Carolina and grow our hibiscus in the ground near the pool.  Each year we have a plant that grows 6-8 foot tall with striking red flowers.   This is an easy care plant.   The beetles do like this plant so will need to use preventative here.  
2. Plumeria. Like Hibiscus, there are many varieties and lots of colors. They love the sun and will grow dormant in the winter.  Plumeria’s like to be fed; routinely feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a 5-30-10 fertilizer.
3. Canna, Tropicana or Bengal Tiger variety. Place them in containers by the pool and water regularly.  They will produce flowers until frost.  
4. Bougainvillea. Inexpensive and fast growing.  Do not over water as these plants like a little stress.   Great for pots by the pool.