January 10, 2012 Showy Indoor Blooms If you can't be outside in your garden this time of year, we feel your pain—and we've got a few ideas to help ease it. Satisfy your need for color with these Showy Houseplants that will get you through the season with their beautiful blooms. A Touch of the Tropics Some gardeners consider hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) the queen of flowers. With flat blooms that can reach 12 inches across and colors ranging from yellows to reds and silvery blues, it's definitely a showstopper. Keep the blooms coming in the warmer months with lots of light and water. Big is Beautiful With their huge, pendulous flowers (which may be fragrant, depending on the type), angel's trumpets (Brugmansia spp.) have variegated foliage and bloom in shades of yellow, orange, peach, or white. Lots of light and humidity will keep this plant happy, but one caution: all parts of these plants are extremely poisonous. bright blooms to enjoy this season. To Extra Dirt! A friend to Extra Dirt! The Club Current Articles | Archives | Search terms | privacy I accept the terms & confirm I am at least 21 years old