Flowering bush/shrub recommendations.

[malcolminthemiddle]

Can any one recommend a flowering bush/shrub suitable as a centre piece to a lawn with full day sun. Thanks in advance.

[Crossy]

We had a 3 colour bougainvillia for many years, it's three different coloured plants grafted onto one root stock.

 

Positives

Indestructible

Lots of flowers

 

Negatives

Thorns (thornless varieties are available)

Very fast growing, needs regular clipping or it will get out of hand

 

[JWRC]

Hibiscus are a nice leafy shrub  with lovely vibrant flowers, you can give these a clip a couple of times a year if you want to keep it to a compact shape and check growth.

[stouricks]

2 minutes ago, JWRC said:

you can give these a clip a couple of times a year if you want to keep it to a compact shape and check growth

Are you REALLY talking about garden bushes?    LL 555

[DannyS1951]

If you give a bit of a frames support Allamanda could be the answer. Big yellow trumpet like flowers year round and it likes full sun. It can be untidy hence the frame support.

[trucking]

Cannabis ? Loves the sun . Prune it at 2 feet and it will bush out nicely.

Flowers are very pleasant, especially when dried.

 

Caveat. You need high walls around your property to discourage unwanted attention.