azeleas , I hope im spelling this correctly but they are a moderate to slow growing shrub but in the spring they bloom and they are low maintence I get mine in Gainesville fl at a little place called the Blooming house nursery , I discovered a double bloom variety but i didnt plant with all of the compose the peet and growing soil , if you use those ingrediants you well do well and a little Osmocote ! Good luck !

Alex, a shrub I am loving right now is thryallis (Galphimia glauca). The sunny yellow blooms have been going on forever. It will grow to 6 feet but can easily be maintained at the height of a foundation plant. I have bulbine planted in front of mine and love how the colors blend. Here's a photo of the two in my garden.

You're welcome, Alex. We look forward to seeing your photos. Happy planting!

Alex, quick suggestion, variegated foliage as well as colored foliage can contribute to a landscape as much as flowers.It is a balanced combination that creates the best landscapes. We are heavy into flowers but not at the expence of longevity of the design.The flowers can be used to accent the foliage for the "wow" look. Also, please study the growth habits as plants grow so fast in Florida that it can quickly become cramscaping.Good design is about plant combinations. Pairing red salvia ...»

What about African Iris or some of the lillies as well? Even Agapanthus will do well in the sun. You'll get blooms in the spring/early summer, but then have the weeping lilly effect the remainder of the year. The yellow iris also have the weeping effect. I like the contrast of their texture against other bushes... Just a thought!! :) Oh and I love the nandina. I don't see it used here as much as I did up north, but am thinking of using it in my pool planter... Guess I'll need to start my own thread with a pic for that convo!! :)

Alex, you have many choices. At the risk of self-promotion, I developed this site specifically for your situation. http://orlandoplantsandtrees.com

consider some star Jasmine for smell