They soften the harsh lines of pool equipment and help pools to blend more naturally with the surrounding environment.
Best shrubs near pools.
For our posts on other swimming pool design elements see our swimming pools 101 guide.
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.
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Tropical hibiscus can offer both privacy and a hint of lusciousness to your pool area with large sun loving blooms.
For plants that will survive and thrive around a swimming pool in any climate use our list of our favorite hardy pool plants tropicals succulents shrubs vines and ground covers as a starting point.
The best grasses to plant near pools include.
Other options for smaller shrubs that can handle splashes of pool water.
In the right zones mostly southwestern they can be grown as shrubs reaching a height of up to 2 feet 60 cm with 4 inch long leaves.
The best plants to grow near a pool will be those that lend the area a special charm and don t create a mess.
Sabal palm sabal palmetto queen s palm syagrus romanzoffiana sago palm cycus spp.
Choose the right plant.
Hydrangeas are a good option for those areas near the edges of the yard since these plants tend to grow quite large.
These plants are wonderful for rock gardens and are drought tolerant.
Palms that look attractive near pools include.
Yellow foxtail grass alopecurus pratensis aureus giant reed arundo donax bamboo some types.