*Junipers: Blue Paciifc, Golden Pacific, Parsonii, Dwarf Japanese, Grey Owl.*Cabbage: edible and ornamental varieties.*Salvia: most perennial and annual species and varieties (W).
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Hibiscus: most annual and perennial varieties (W), including native species (N, W).*Yucca: Color Guard, Magenta Magic (N,W), Blue Sentry, Filamentosa (N,W).Yesterday Today & Tomorrow Plant / Brunfelsia.*Lomandra Grass: Breeze, Katrinus, Platinum Beauty, Tropic Belle.*Indian Hawthorn: Eleanor Taber, Spring Sonata.Camellia: Shi Shi Gashira and other compact varieties.Azalea indica: Formosa, George Taber, GG Gerbing, Southern Charm, Red Formosa.Abelia: Rose Creek (W), Canyon Creek (W), Hopley, Kaleidoscope.Viburnum: Sweet, Spring Bouquet, Walter’s (N,W), Arrowwood (N,W), Rusty Black Haw (N,W).*Junipers: Blue Point, Torulosa, Hollywood, Hetzi Columnaris.Stevens (W), Elizabeth Coleman (W), Oakleaf (W) *Giant Indian Hawthorn: Rosalinda, Majestic Beauty.Bamboo, all species in the genus Bambusa.This article was written by Jonathan Burns (Tallahassee Nurseries Outdoor Manager, FNGLA Florida Certified Horticulture Professional) using information published by the University of Florida, other Universities, trusted nursery resources, and combined with years of personal observations growing in the Tallahassee area. The following selections has been compiled from many university recommendations, select trusted nursery resources, and first hand observations of coastal planting in the Florida Panhandle. For that reason we have noted “highly salt tolerant” choices (with an asterisk) only if they are listed as such from numerous reliable sources. There is often disagreement about just how salt tolerant a specific plant may be. The following list of salt tolerant plants has been specifically created for North Florida gardeners, using plants that are generally available from local sources and well adapted to our climate. Wooden boxes are lovely, but large mounds or swales are easier and work just as well. Bringing in good quality soil will give the gardener greater control over the growing conditions. Use raised beds to grow more sensitive flowers, herbs, and veggies.Compost can be added on top of the soil, around your plants, each year to fertilize and build soil. This will also prevent nutrient runoff into the ocean. Use only low analysis fertilizers (ones with smaller numbers for N-P-K) and slow release fertilizer. Avoid high analysis fertilizer which will add even more salt to your soil.
Windbreaks are one of the best ways to protect your coastal garden. If you create living windbreaks, be sure to use only highly salt tolerant plants to create the windbreak as they will be exposed to large amounts of salt spray and wind. These can be living hedges or structures.
Create windbreaks around the perimeter of your garden to protect the plants inside from salt spray and drying wind.Water deeply with fresh water to flush the accumulated salt from the surface layers of soil.Gypsum may also be added to sandy soil to improve its nutrient holding capacity without affecting the pH. Amend sandy soil with LOTS of compost at the time of planting to improve its nutrient and water holding capacity.Follow these guidelines when gardening near the coast: While proper plant choice is essential to a successful coastal garden, proper care is equally important. Lush coastal landscapes can help reduce erosion, mitigate storm damage, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and filter water before it gets to the ocean. With more people making homes along the Gulf Coast, it is increasingly important that we maintain vibrant, healthy landscapes near the water. Coastal gardens are particularly challenging due to salt spray in the air, salt in the groundwater, sandy soil with poor water and nutrient holding ability, as well as intense heat and windy weather. The more challenging the environment, the more important the proper plant section becomes. Picking the right plant for the right place is the cornerstone of successful gardening.
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