What Are the Best Plants for Your Poolside Landscaping?

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Creating a serene poolside oasis in your Tucson home can involve more than a custom-designed pool. You’ll also want to make sure your poolside landscaping complements your new pool without creating added clutter and debris that blows into the water. At Cimarron Circle Construction, our expert landscapers have been creating beautiful poolside landscaping for over 40 years, and we know how the right plants can take your backyard from forgettable to luxurious. Let’s explore some of the best plants you can choose to incorporate into your poolside landscaping, including some options that can thrive in the Arizona sun. 

Accent Plants

Accent plants are perfect for adding visual interest and uniqueness to your poolside landscape.

  • Echinocactus grusonii (Golden Barrel Cactus): This striking cactus adds a bold and sculptural element to your landscape. 
  • Hesperaloe parviflora varieties: Known for their elegant, arching flower spikes, these plants are known for their desert beauty.
  • Yucca Varieties: Yuccas are excellent for adding architectural interest with their bold, spiky foliage. They thrive in full sun and are highly drought-tolerant, making them ideal for luxurious, low-maintenance landscapes.

Low Shrubs and Ground Covers

Low shrubs and groundcovers help create a lush, layered look while minimizing maintenance.

  • Drosanthemum Varieties (Ice Plant): These low-growing succulents produce vibrant, daisy-like flowers.
  • Lantana montevidensis (Trailing Lantana): This trailing plant is perfect for cascading over walls or along the edges of pathways. 
  • Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy): With its charming white flowers, Blackfoot daisy is an excellent choice for ground cover if you don’t want to deal with grass or stone. 
  • Rosemary prostatus (Prostrate Rosemary): This aromatic herb is perfect for planting along borders or walls.

Palms

Make your backyard feel like an exclusive resort with various types of palms. 

  • Chamaerops humilis (Mediterranean Fan Palm): This versatile palm’s compact size makes it suitable for various planting locations.
  • Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm): Although not a true palm, the sago palm’s feathery foliage adds a lush, tropical feel.
  • Trachycarpus fortunei (Windmill Palm): With its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, the windmill palm is a hardy and stylish choice for your pool. 

Shrubs

Shrubs add structure and depth to your landscape, providing year-round interest and beauty.

  • Calliandra californica (Red Fairy Duster): Known for its bright red, powder-puff flowers, this shrub adds vibrant color and attracts hummingbirds.
  • Carissa grandiflora (Boxwood Beauty): With its glossy, evergreen leaves and star-shaped flowers, this shrub is perfect for creating neat, formal borders.
  • Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush): This versatile shrub offers a range of colors from green to bronze, providing year-round interest and texture.
  • Justicia spicigera (Mexican Honeysuckle): With its tubular orange flowers, this shrub adds a tropical touch and attracts pollinators.

Contact Us Today to Bring your Pool Landscaping to Life in Tucson

At Cimarron Circle Construction, we understand that luxury is in the details. The plants you choose for your poolside landscaping should reflect your personal taste and enhance the beauty of your outdoor sanctuary. With over 40 years of experience, we can create a landscape design that makes your backyard feel like your own personal resort. For a consultation on how we can elevate your poolside landscaping, contact Cimarron Circle Construction today. 

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