The Gardens at Sanibel Moorings has a botanical curiostiy. Our Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis)  is very unique.  How does a Cannonball Tree bloom?  First she starts with large distinctive wxy flowers (6 inches wide) that are yellow, orange, scarlet, and pink in color. The amazingly complex flower is also heavily scented and will remind you of expensive perfume.  The uniqe flowers are said to resemble snakes, because they grow off thick tangled woody twigs 3-6 feet in length.  These woody stems emerge straight from the trunk!  The reason its name is Cannonball is due to the large brown seed pods after flowering.  They are 3-8 inches in diameter and really resemble ping pong balls. I think Cannonball sounds beter than Ping Pong Tree! 

  We are fortunate  here in the gardens to boast having on of the few mature Cannonball Trees in Florida. This tree and all our diverse unique tropicals will give you a truly magical experience and add to your mamories at the Sanibel Moorings Resort.

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HIBISCUS GARDENING WORKSHOP AT

SANIBEL MOORINGS RESORT

        The Gardens at Sanibel Moorings Resort invites you to learn the basics of Hibiscus gardening. Join Dr. Hy Lans, Hibiscus specialist/Master Gardener, for a 2 hour workshop Tuesday Jan 19 at 10am-12noon.

A must do for gardeners!  

RSVP required $20.00 (includes booklet) fee per person.

Call for reservations and/or info 239-472-4119. 

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Available October 1 – 31, 2009

Stay 3 nights or longer in ANY AVAILABLE condominium suite and save 10% per night on already low rates.

Availability is limited – don’t miss out!

The Sanibel Moorings Resort has a new nighttime visitor blooming as we sleep. Our Night Blooming Cereus, Hylocereus undatus, is bursting with buds. Her extra large goblet shaped flowers ( 8-12 inches long) are silky white with numerous long yellow stamens.  And fragrant - ohh you never smelled a flower so musky sweet. We are fortunate here in the gardens at Sanibel Moorings to feature  thousands of unique tropicals that will truly add magic to your  island memories. Read all about our extensive gardens and see photos at Gardening in Paradise & Tours  on our web site.

Stay at Sanibel Moorings and SAVE!

To coincide with the 20th Annual “Ding” Darling Days celebration,
Sanibel Moorings invites you to go Wild By Design!

Wild By Design Package - October 18 – 24, 2009

• 2 bedroom Courtyard View condo  
• Gift certificate for four (4) to Tarpon Bay Explorers Refuge Tram Tour  
• Admission for four (4) to Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum  
 
Includes:
• Field Guide to Lee County
• Canoe / kayak rental during your stay at Sanibel Moorings
• Sanibel Moorings Garden Tour

Head to Sanibel Moorings Ding Darling Days Package for more information and make your reservation today!