Several types of flower in Florida have shallow root organization . These plant must be protect from high lead , particularly bloom shrubs and small trees . Plant shoal - rooted plants against a shelterbelt , or , if it is a small tree or bush , use tie downs to help oneself keep the plant uncompromising , in particular in Florida ’s volatile hurricane season .

Azaleas

Azaleas grow well in Florida ’s acidic soil , but have a shallow root organisation . They are the perfect flower shrub to plant against the wall of a house , as the shallow roots are less likely to damage the family ’s cement diggings . The house also bring home the bacon a windbreak for the azaleas . Azaleas are democratic because of their evergreen plant foliage and many dissimilar colors .

Most cultivars prefer filtered sunlight , and rise well under trees , as long as the soil is well - drain . If the filth ’s pH is not between 4.5 to 5.5 , rectify the soil for optimal yield of flower . If you need to ameliorate the soil , meliorate at a pace of 1/3 amendment cloth to the amount of soil you place into the hole for backfilling .

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit originates in southern Brazil , but grows in Florida . It acquire fruit in two different colors : violet and yellow . It is a shallow - rooted , Sir Henry Wood perennial that produce evergreen foliage . The leave understudy on the stem and have three lobe when they are fully fledged . The blooms are surround by three bracts and have five sepals , five petals and a corona with white backsheesh . The Saint Ulmo’s fire has a cryptical purple base . The five stamens are prominent and have large anthers . The yield is round or oval and grow up to 3 inch wide when fully fledged .

Golden Star

The favorable star is part of the daisy family , and is aboriginal to Florida , among several other easterly seaboard country . The herbaceous perennial bring forth star - shaped , yellowed flowers that grow to about 2 inch in diameter . The evergreen leave are haired and grow along stems that creep . The lucky principal grows well in rock gardens and in fond shadowiness . Dead head ( remove spent blooms ) this industrial plant to continue flowering . It continues to self - sow if the blooms are left to dry out on the plant .

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