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...
Azaleas are the most beautiful flowering shrubs for containers and have massive flowers. Just keep them safe from the harsh afternoon sun. Most of these bloom in spring (April and May in the Northern Hemisphere), with some reblooming varieties flowering again in summer or fall. 7. Bougainville...
During peak flowering, the entire plant appears to be covered with long, fragrant, white flower racemes. During autumn, be prepared for another showy display as the foliage turns brilliant shades of purple and scarlet. If you’re browsing at a garden center, you may find some of the ...
Some have beautiful dark leaves, while are some are more sage or variegated in nature, but they all add interest and variety to a garden, terrace, or patio. REDA&CO//Getty Images 1 Camellia The camellia, one of the South's most beautiful flowering shrubs, is part of the Theaceae ...
Bring color, flowers and interest to even the darkest corners of your backyard all through the year by choosing the right shrubs for a shady garden
Conebush shrubs bear inflorescences that are composed of numerous tiny flowers. Gardeners in warmer zones may have experienced growingthe gorgeous conebush, a large shrub often planted for its warm and colorful foliage. These plants produce inflorescence that look quite large thanks to the surrounding...
5 Best Flowering Shrubs for Summertime When spring's abundance fades, summer can leave shrub-based gardens lacking. Well-plannedperennial plantingsand longtime favorites such asrosesandhydrangeascan help, but they aren't your only garden options. The following easy-care, flowering shrubs fill summer...
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
Whether you’re looking for shrubs, succulents, or perennial plants, there will be plenty in this list to suit your tastes. In this article, we’ll cover: What is a rock garden? 20 best plants for rock gardens 1. Aloe (aloe vera) ...
Add a few of these annual and perennial flowers and flowering shrubs to your garden to turn your yard into a haven for pollinators such as hummingbirds.