Holly bushes are prized for their glossy, evergreen leaves and colorful red berries, which provide year-round structure and seasonal interest. These hardy shrubs are highly adaptable, thriving in a range of soil types and conditions, from sunlit areas to partial shade. Many varieties offer dense...
Also known as rosebay, oleander is an ornamental shrub that grows up to 15-19 feet tall and releases a toxic, sticky latex, if the stems are bruised. It features flowers in a white, red, or pink shade in late spring to summer. Growing Tips: The plant does best in full sun to parti...
Tecomaria (Trumpetbushes ) are flowering shrubs from S. Africa and other tropical regions with vibrant tubular flowers that attract pollinators and thrive in sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
The flowers are amazing and this is actually a completely underused bush that a lot of people don't think about. It grows to be about 8 feet tall and it does need full sun or partial shade along with some well-drained soil on it. It's a low-care plant that is ideal for anyone lo...
After that, camellias are drought tolerant. However, they do best out of the wind and in part shade. To keep a Camellia hedge the size you want it, prune after it has finished blooming using very sharp, clean sequiturs. Don't wait too long after the flowers are done or you'll cut ...
In addition to filtered shade and good drainage, pick a spot with protection from the wind. The ARS recommends that you avoid planting them near concrete because it creates alkaline soil conditions that are detrimental to their development. Furthermore, don't plant rhododendrons near other surface...
The weather has a lot to do with how long your blooms last. Once the buds begin to open, pray for a cool, dry spell, that will prolong them. High temperatures shorten the blooming period. After the blooms are over, you still have a nice shade bush. But unlike roses, lilacs only blo...
They grow best in light shade and need protection from the midday sun and winter sun in hot areas of the country. They prefer moist, well-drained soil. Check the soil pH before planting, especially if planting along a foundation where soils tend to be more alkaline. Adjust the pH, as ...
Plants can tolerate more sun in northern climates, while too much shade will result in fewer blooms. Soil: Azaleas prefer rich acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot or other diseases. When do azaleas bloom? Early spring into summer, ...
Light: Sun to Part ShadeBloom Time:Height: 1′ to 2′Spread: 1′ to 2′ Blackbird spurge (Euphorbia ‘Blackbird') is a bushy, dwarf evergreen shrub with colorful foliage that looks good all year round. In the spring, it is topped by yellow-green flowers that put on a show until ...