Zone 10 Perennials for SW Florida: Pentas, Dwarf Bougainvillea, Geraniums

Zone 5 gardener new to SW Florida (zone 10). Wants low-maintenance, nursery-available, winter-blooming perennials.

Top 3 Easy Wins

1. Pentas — multi-color, butterfly magnet, monthly half-strength bloom booster, container or ground.
2. Dwarf Bougainvillea — intense color (bracts), drought-tough, minimal care.
3. Geraniums — familiar, same care as pentas, winter blooms.

Care Baseline

• Water when dry 2″ down.
• Monthly soluble bloom booster at ½ strength.
• Full sun to light shade.

Master these, then expand to higher-maintenance stars.