While flowering bushes are beautiful, to have a lush, relaxing shade garden, shrubs that are known for their foliage are also a must. With the different leaf textures and colors, they add interest to your yard for the whole growing season. 14 | Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) Zones: 5 to...
Hydrangeas are one of the few flowering shrubs that produce spectacular blooms even in partial shade. One hydrangea that has become the superstar of the late-summer garden is 'Limelight'. This fast-growing, upright shrub produces large cone-shaped panicles in late July that change color as they...
Ideal for late summer, heat-loving zinnias are native to the Southwestern United States. Their colorful blooms grow in large bushes and are sure to bring a smile to any gardener’s face. 18 Allium Clive Nichols//Getty Images Beloved by bees and gardeners alike, these bulbous perennials stand...
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Butterfly Bush has flowering panicles in white, red, pink, purple, and even blue. If you’re growing one in a container, you’ll need a dwarf variety. The best time to plant butterfly bushes is in spring or fall. 10. Boxwood
Beginner gardeners take note of these sturdy (and aromatic!) stems. The flowering spikes also come with gorgeous silvery foliage to boot. The deep purple spike-shape blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. SHOP NOW G.N. van der Zee//Getty Images ...
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Pink flowering plants can be found in shady garden spots, too! This shade loving perennial is also known as goat’s beard. It is easy to see why when you look at the shape of the flowers! See tips forgrowing astilbe here. Gladiolus ...
This prolific year-round bloomer comes in shades of violet, purple, and yellow and is considered one of the best flowering bushes for full sun. 9. Mandevilla zahaslowana Botanical Name: Mandevilla sanderi USDA Zones: 6-12 Grow Mandevilla as an annual in cooler climates. It is a fast-...
This easy-to-grow flowering shrub is attractive to butterflies, but hummingbirds love the elongated clusters of nectar-rich blooms, too. "I have noticed at my property, the butterfly bushes get the most hummingbird visitors of all of my plants and they bloom until first frost," says Meliss...