Tropical hibiscus can offer both privacy and a hint of lusciousness to your pool area with large sun loving blooms.
Best shrubs near pools.
Plants can provide beauty and in the case of shrubs privacy around a swimming pool.
They soften the harsh lines of pool equipment and help pools to blend more naturally with the surrounding environment.
Other options for smaller shrubs that can handle splashes of pool water.
Echeverias are succulent perennials from mexico that feel to the touch like a cross between felt and velvet.
They would also be a nice addition to planters near your pool or spa mixed in with other succulents and some ornamental grasses for an attractive low maintenance display.
Choose the right plant.
Yellow foxtail grass alopecurus pratensis aureus giant reed arundo donax bamboo some types.
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These plants are wonderful for rock gardens and are drought tolerant.
The best plants to grow near a pool will be those that lend the area a special charm and don t create a mess.
For our posts on other swimming pool design elements see our swimming pools 101 guide.
Palms that look attractive near pools include.
Sabal palm sabal palmetto queen s palm syagrus romanzoffiana sago palm cycus spp.
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Hydrangeas are a good option for those areas near the edges of the yard since these plants tend to grow quite large.