The terms bush and shrub have similar meanings, bushes (or shrubs) are often the anchors of a landscape. Shrub is used to describe a low woody perennial plant that usually has several stems, multitude of sizes, colors, shapes and many have flowering attributes. The contrasting leaf colors can be positively riveting for the eye. Because there are so many uses and so many distinctive combinations for shrubs and bushes, it is up to you to decide what species please your eye.
~Dr. David Barry Large, elongated, lavender pink flower bracts are produced in large masses. Unusual color and form on this rare variety. Spectacular! Its high tolerance for salty climates makes it a perfect selection for coastal landscaping. These colorful plants may bloom year round.
~Heaven Scent Gardenia jasminoides ‘Madga Fragrant, blooms all year. Large thick glossy leaves. Easy to grow. A superb evergreen landscape accent or container plant for courtyards or lanai. Height: 4-6 ft. Full Sun to Partial Shade. Fertilize with fertilizer for acid loving plants.
~ African Iris This clumping, robust perennial has stiff leaves radiating up and out in a fan-shaped pattern. The flower spikes are topped with 3-inch white flowers marked with yellow and blue. Although short-lived (about 2 days), the flowers are produced sporadically throughout the year. Plants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall in standing…
~ Song of India The song of India plant is a species from the dracaena genus (dracaena reflexa) which has become a popular house plant. This tree like plant is fairly easy to grow and maintain like others from this genus, although it does require high humidity levels. Here in Hawaii, variegated Song of India…
~Lollipop Tall, shrub plant that stems that are each tipped with brightly colored flowers, popular as landscape plants that bloom nearly non-stop all year. Grows in containers for courtyards or lanai. Also known as the Shrimp Plant. Always in flower and easy to grow. 18″-24″ Full Sun to Partial Shade
~Firecracker
~Society Garlic
~Purple Spider Lily
~Nora Grant Ixora
