Shrub List

Anisodontea (Cape Mallow) This prolific bloomer has flowers that resemble tiny pink hibiscus blossoms. Anisodontea grows in full sun to part shade with little to moderate water. Cape Mallow is a  South African native that is good for border plantings, fountains plantings and large containers.

Buddleja (Butterfly Bush) Buddleja is a must have for any butterfly garden. The lilac shaped blooms of this plant attract butterflies and humming birds. The Butterfly Bush grows quickly to four to five feet in well draining soil and full sun to light shade. Buddlejas can bloom in purple, lavender, pink, or white. They require moderate to regular watering.

Coleonema pulchrum (Breath of Heaven) Often confused with Heather, Coleonema is a graceful looking shrub with tiny pink flowers. The fine leaved foliage is fragrant when brush against or bruised. The Breath of Heaven plant works well on slopes or hillsides. Coleonema needs well draining soil, regular water, and full sun to light shade.

Coprosma ‘Marble Queen’ (Mirror Plant) The leaves on this shrub are almost unbelievably glossy. Creamy white with splashes of green, the foliage of the mirror plant  stands out in any landscape. Coprosma can grow in full sun to partial shade, with little to regular watering. Photo by Forest & Kim Starr of Maui, Hawaii

 

Cuphea hyssopifolia (False Heather, Mexican Heather. Hawaiian Heather) This consistent bloomer makes a great edging for borders, along paths and looks great in a container. The tiny pink flowers attract humming birds. False Heather requires full sun to partial shade with regular water.

Euonymus japonicus ‘aureo-variegatus’ (Golden Euonymus) The colorful bright yellow and green leaves of the Euonymus are a stand out in any landscape. Used as background, foundation or border plant, the Golden Euonymus is a very versatile shrub. This plant is cold and heat tolerant and grows well with moderate to regular water.

Lantana  Lantana will bloom almost all year round in frost free areas. Its tiny flower clusters resemble miniature nosegays, and come in a wide range of colors. Lantana can be drought tolerant, but looks best with moderate watering. Some varieties of Lantana make a colorful groundcover, other varieties work well as foundation plantings or hedges. Grow Lantana in the full sun for the most bloom.

Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo) This beautiful shrub is always doing something! In the Spring, Heavenly Bamboo has clusters of tiny white flowers, in Fall, bright foliage of red, orange and yellow, followed by red berries in winter. Although the heavenly bamboo looks like a true bamboo, it is not related to them at all. Nandina can grow in the full sun to part shade and requires little to moderate water.

Nerium oleander (Oleander) Oleander is a fast growing plant that makes a great screen or barrier. It can grow up to twenty feet high and12 feet wide. This plant blooms in several colors, red, pink, and white. Oleander is a sturdy plant that can tolerate poor soils and little water.

Pittosporum tobira ‘Wheeler’s Dwarf’ (Dwarf Mock Orange) The Dwarf Mock Orange makes a great low border or tall ground cover. Its dark green glossy foliage is a handsome addition to any landscape. The Mock Orange blossoms resemble and smell like orange blossoms. Pittosporums grow in full sun to part shade and like moderate to regular watering. Fire resistant.

Plumbago auriculata (Cape Plumbago) Cape Plumbago blooms almost all year round in frost free areas. Clusters of pale blue, bright blue, or white flowers cover this shrub. Plumbago makes a great slope planting or large screen. Plant Cape Plumbago in full sun to part shade, with little to regular watering. Fire resistant.

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Rosemary is a handy plant to have in the garden. It makes a great seasoning or garnish, and attracts birds and butterflies. Rosemary makes a great informal hedge or low groundcover. This plant is easy to grow as long as it is planted in well draining soil with full sun and little to moderate water.