Meet Coconut Ice: Subtle Beauty With a Tropical Twist Looking for a softer, more sophisticated bougainvillea? Coconut Ice is your answer. With its creamy white bracts, it delivers the beauty of a bougie without the bold, loud colors. She’s a perfect pick for: Coastal...
Meet Delta Dawn: Where Pastel Meets Power Looking for a bougainvillea with sunset tones and standout foliage? Say hello to Delta Dawn—a gorgeous cultivar that blends soft gold, pink, and green into a plant that’s both graceful and garden-tough. With its creamy...
Meet Blueberry Ice: The Coolest Bougie on the Block If you're craving something bold but balanced, Blueberry Ice delivers. With its dramatic purple-violet bracts, variegated green-and-cream leaves, and compact growth habit, this cultivar offers a unique twist on the...
Meet Barbara Karst: Your Garden's Bold Best Friend If you’re dreaming of a garden that pops, Barbara Karst bougainvillea might just be your perfect match. Native to South America and adored across Southwest Florida, this fast-growing vine explodes with vivid...
When it comes to cultivating a thriving landscape in Sarasota County, nothing compares to plants that are grown right here at home. At Troy’s Tropics, we believe in more than just selling greenery—we nurture it from the ground up. That’s what we mean by Troy’s Grown....
From boutique hotels to community developers, Sarasota-area businesses know the value of well-designed, thriving landscapes. When it comes to sourcing Florida-friendly, high-quality plants at scale, they turn to a trusted local name—Troy’s Tropics. Whether you’re a...
Living in beautiful Sarasota County means we enjoy lush gardens year-round—but it also means preparing our landscapes for hurricane season. For those who love container gardening, storm prep presents a unique challenge: do you bring those pots indoors, or can you...
When hurricane season hits Sarasota County, resilient landscaping can make all the difference. At Troy’s Tropics, we believe that a garden should be both beautiful and built to last. That’s where Florida-Friendly plants shine—they’re not only drought-tolerant and...
Florida’s summer brings more than just sunshine and sea breezes—it ushers in hurricane season. For Sarasota homeowners, that means it’s time to give your landscape a little extra attention. The good news? With a simple, week-by-week plan, you can protect your plants...
When the winds die down and the sun finally peeks through after a Florida storm, your first instinct might be to rush outside and check your garden. That’s natural—we gardeners have a deep bond with our plants. But before you start pruning like a hurricane yourself,...
