What potted plants would suit shaded pool-side area?

[snowgoose62]

G'day team, hope you are all well.

I've just built our sunken plunge pool and paved around it, and I am now looking for some hardy medium to large sizeable pretty pot plants to compliment the surrounding environment. I love anything with big green and coloured leaves, and as they will all be in pots, I'm guessing that selection is pretty broad. I attract mosquitos like crazy, so something that will ward these away would also be great.

Additionally, the pool is 90% covered by dark UV resistant sun shade sail, so I'm guessing plants that wouldn't usually be in direct sunlight could work, i.e. aspidistras, palms, monsteras?

Thanks guys, any suggestions greatly appreciated, cheers!

Glenn

[Jason]

Could you please also tell us where you are based Glenn? (@snowgoose62)

It might help members suggest the best plants for your area. 

Thanks,

Jason

[snowgoose62]

Ah yes that was dumb hey? I'm in Perth, so quite arid in summer, although we are starting to gradually get more humid