@ShadyGreenThumb, I have had limited success growing crotons, but I love the range of colors. After seeing
@ardesia's crotons, I think I'll try one more time! Crotons do well for me in the summer, but crash when it turns cold and wet. They just look like rubbery sticks once it turns cold here. I buy all kinds of them each spring and hope that some will make it past August. A few hang on, but by spring, they are goners. I'm planning to make more mixed plant pots this spring. Maybe I'll have better success!