Flowering Shrubs
Flowering shrubs add height, structure and longer-term value to a nursery range.
Rose
A high-value flowering shrub available in many colours, sizes and growth habits.
Best placement: Sunny focal point or garden bed
Light: Full sun
Water: Deep, regular watering
Container: Large pot for compact cultivars
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Arrange by colour and flower form
Propagation: Cuttings, budding or grafting
Planting material: Semi-hardwood cutting
Uniform size: 15-20 cm, 3-5 nodes
Preparation: Use healthy pencil-thick stems; remove flowers and lower leaves
Number per nursery bag: 1
Hibiscus
A tropical-looking shrub with large flowers, useful as a specimen or informal screen.
Best placement: Warm sunny entrance or boundary
Light: Full sun to light shade
Water: Moderate and consistent
Container: Large stable pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use as a single focal specimen
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Softwood or semi-hardwood cutting
Uniform size: 12-15 cm, 3-5 nodes
Preparation: Choose non-flowering shoots; remove lower leaves and large leaf area
Number per nursery bag: 1
Bougainvillea
A vigorous, drought-tolerant flowering plant suitable for walls, arches and large containers.
Best placement: Sunny wall, gate or large pot
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate to low once established
Container: Large pot with strong support
Recommended nursery bag: 10″ × 13″
Display idea: Train over an arch or trellis
Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings
Planting material: Semi-hardwood cutting
Uniform size: 12-15 cm, 3-5 nodes
Preparation: Choose pencil-thick, non-flowering growth; remove lower leaves
Number per nursery bag: 1
Gardenia
An evergreen shrub prized for glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Best placement: Protected veranda or garden focal point
Light: Morning sun or bright partial shade
Water: Even moisture
Container: Medium to large pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Place near a seating area
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Softwood or semi-hardwood cutting
Uniform size: 10-12 cm, 2-4 nodes
Preparation: Select non-flowering tips; remove lower leaves; reduce very large leaves by half
Number per nursery bag: 1
Dwarf Ixora
A compact evergreen shrub with dense clusters of colourful flowers.
Best placement: Bright entrance side or patio
Light: Sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate and consistent
Container: Medium pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use matching pots on opposite sides
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Semi-hardwood tip cutting
Uniform size: 8-12 cm, 3-4 nodes
Preparation: Select non-flowering shoots; remove lower leaves
Number per nursery bag: 1
Poinsettia
A decorative shrub grown for its strongly coloured bracts, especially during seasonal displays.
Best placement: Bright sheltered patio, entrance or seasonal focal display
Light: Bright light with gentle sun
Water: Moderate; avoid both prolonged dryness and waterlogging
Container: Medium to large stable pot with drainage
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Group plants of one colour for a strong seasonal display
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Tip cutting
Uniform size: 8–12 cm with 3–5 leaves
Preparation: Wear gloves; remove lower leaves; rinse or blot latex from the cut end
Number per nursery bag: 1
Caution: Wear gloves when handling cut stems because the milky sap may irritate skin and eyes.