Crape myrtles are hands down one of the best plants to bring summer color to North Florida landscapes.They bloom for months during the hottest part of the year, they’re drought tolerant, they grow quickly, and they ask for very little in return. Crape myrtles even...
If you ask gardeners what they want most from a landscape plant, the answer is usually the same: Long-lasting color with low maintenance.That’s exactly why Althea, also known as Rose of Sharon, remains one of the best flowering shrubs for Southern gardens.Altheas bloom for months...
If you need a flowering shrub that can handle heat, drought, sandy soil, and full North Florida sun while still looking beautiful, vitex is hard to beat.Vitex has become increasingly popular around Tallahassee and the Florida Panhandle because it combines massive pollinator-friendly blooms with extreme...
There are a lot of ways to build a garden. You can go bold or quiet, structured or loose, tropical or traditional. Whatever direction you take, you’re creating an experience—something that reflects your taste, your memories, and how you want to live in that space....
If you love the bold red blooms of bottlebrush, but struggle with where to use them, newer varieties like Slim and MacArthur make it easy. These new and improved forms of bottlebrush are designed to be easier to place, easier to care for, and better...
At Tallahassee Nurseries, we’re just a short drive from the coast—about 25 miles as the crow flies. Head south from Leon County and you quickly transition into the flat, sandy coastal plain that stretches through Wakulla County and down to the Gulf.It’s no surprise that...
At Tallahassee Nurseries, we focus on three things: quality, selection, and service. We aim to curate the widest selection of plants available all year long, but in spring, that selection swells as unique new arrivals join the ranks of the tried and true.Plants take time...
A Camellia is a beautiful, meaningful gift that keeps blooming year after year. Camellias thrive in North Florida, South Georgia, and across the Gulf Coast region. Once established, they are easy to care for and remarkably long-lived. Many camellias around Tallahassee have been growing and...
In these trying times of hard freezes, icy mornings, and weather that makes us question what state we live in, it’s comforting to know some plants don’t flinch. Enter the lovely ladies of the landscape: Holly and Juniper. While the rest of the garden might be looking rough,...
At Tallahassee Nurseries, we’re excited to officially announce that our 2026 Baby Natives Program is ready. These little plants benefit our guests, Florida wildlife, and the landscapes we all care for in a way that’s approachable, affordable, and incredibly effective.What Is the Baby Natives Program?The...