Ixora
Aka: West Indian Jasmine
Size: Around 3 ft tall here (can get much larger in zone 9 and up)
Lighting requirements: Part sun
Seasonal interest: Blooms summer - frost
Winter: Hardy to zone 9 and above. Needs to be protected here or treated as an annual.
Ixoras have glossy green leaves and very long lasting flower clusters. They are also said to be deer resistant.