Types of Flowering Bushes and Shrubs

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There are various species of flowering bushes and shrubs which require bright sunlight. Hence finding flowering bushes and shrubs for landscaping and shade can be difficult. Read the article for a detailed list of elegant and fragrant flowering plants.

Flowering bushes and shrubs help add color, structure, and elegance to flower gardens and landscapes. It helps attract birds because of the sweet berries. The best part is that you can prune it in whichever shape and size you want to look even more beautiful.

Making great anchors for any small planting bed and hide otherwise unsightly areas like compost piles and air conditioner units. If you wish to add style and elegance to your yard, we have a list of fragrant flowering plants that will make your yard blossom year-round.

Important Planting Tips

Choose the right plant for the right place, that's what makes any landscape stand out. While adding certain plants, you need to be sure about what type of soil it requires (acidic or alkaline), fertilizer, watering requirements, and soil drainage.

What Are Your Choices?

You can design your backyard, front yard, or lawn, and bring life to the plain area with flowering plants. Before you step into a nursery and make your selection, go through the following list.

Frost Proof Gardenia Cold hardy, gorgeous; spring to summer blooms; zone: 7―10 Endless Summer Hydrangea 6 months of continuous bloom, blue flowers in acidic soil, bright pink flowers in alkaline; Growing zones: 4―9 Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Scarlet flowers blooming in spring; Growing zones: 6―10

Dwarf English Boxwood Evergreen, compact hedge; Growing zones: 5―8 Annabelle Hydrangea Huge white flowering bushes; Growing zones: 3―10 Conversation Piece Azalea Spring and fall pink bushes; Growing zones: 6―9 Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea Purple flowers in spring, summer and fall; Growing zones: 6―10

Dwarf Radicans Gardenia Fragrant, small white blooms; Growing zones: 7―10 Fire Power Nandina Compact winter shrub with red leaves; Growing zones: 6―10 Autumn Debutante Encore Azalea Huge pink shrubs in spring, fall and summer; Growing zones: 6―10

Yellow Rhododendron Huge, evergreen yellow blooms; Growing zones: 5―9 Heavenly Bamboo Nandina Semi-evergreen landscaping bushes; Growing zones: 6―10 August Beauty Gardenia Evergreen bushes and shrubs; Growing zones: 7―9 Red Rhododendron Red bushes in spring; Growing zones: 3―9

Limelight Hydrangea Lime green flowers in summer, deep pink in fall;Growing zones: 3-8 Coral Bells Azalea Pink bushes in spring;Growing zones: 6-9 Harbor Belle Nandina Evergreen landscaping shrubs,pink foliage in fall,dark green/burgundy in spring,white flowers with red berry clusters in fall Growing zones-6―9 Nikko Blue Hydrangea Dark blue bushesGrowing zones: 6―9

Yuletide Camellia Fall to winter gorgeous red flowers; Growing zones: 7―9 White Rhododendron White flowering bushes with citrus fragrance; Growing zones: 3-8 Lavender Rhododendron Huge lavender flowers in spring; Growing zones: 7―9

Mine No Yuki Camellia Evergreen, white flowering shrubs in fall; Growing zones: 7―9 Shi-Shi Gashira Camellia Red-pink flowering bushes from fall to winter; Growing zones: 7―9 Blushing Bride Hydrangea White flowering shrubs; Growing zones: 5―9

Pieris Mountain Fire Evergreen, white flowering shrubs; Growing zones: 6―9 Double Pink Knockout Rose Long, gorgeous double-tone roses; Growing zones: 5―10 Fragrant Tea Olive Evergreen shrub for all seasons; Growing zones: 7―9

Sunny Knockout Rose Bright, yellow bushes year-round; Growing zones: 5―10 Snowball Bush Huge balls of white flowers; Growing zones: 4―9 White Out Rose 9 months of snowy white flowers; Growing zones: 5―10

Autumn Angel Encore Azalea Gorgeous white flowers 3 times a year; Growing zones: 6―10 Kramers Supreme Camellia January to April red flowers; Growing zones: 7―10 Debutante Camellia Huge pink flowers from January to March; Growing zones: 7―9 Black Knight Butterfly Bush Gorgeous purple blooms; Growing zones: 5―9

Vanhoutte Spirea Bluish foliage and huge white flowers in Spring; Growing zones: 3―8 Lynwood Gold Forsythia Sunny yellow flowers that bloom in frigid northern springs; Growing zones: 4―8 Yuletide Camellia Fall to Winter red flowers; Growing zones: 7―9

Little Richard Abelia Spring to Fall color variation and flowers; Growing zones: 6―9 Ruby Loropetalum Ruby red leaves and pink flowers; Growing zones: 7―11 April Snow Camellia White fragrant double blooms all spring; Growing zones: 6―9 Lavender Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Lavender flowers throughout Summer; Growing zones: 5―9

Oakleaf Hydrangea Oak leaf shape with huge flowers and fall color; Growing zones: 6―9 Forever and Ever White Out Hydrangea Huge white flowers throughout Summer; Growing zones: 4―9 Variegated Weigela Bright foliage, pink flowers, arching braches; Growing zones: 5―9 Pink Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Summer blooming shrub with pretty pinks; Growing zones: 5―9

Goldmound Spirea Seasonal color changes, red flowers; Growing zones: 4―9 Pink Delight Butterfly Bush Long spray of pink flowers throughout Summer; Growing zones: 5―9 White Profusion Butterfly Bush White flowering bushes with sweet scent, great to attract butterflies and beneficial insects; Growing zones: 5―9

Mary Flemming Rhododendron Yellow flowers with mist of pink on edges; Growing zones: 5―9 White Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Huge white flowers that are disease resistant; Growing zones: 5―9 Little Princess Spirea Blue-green foliage with cluster of pink flowers; Growing zones: 4―8

You can't go wrong while selecting attractive, gorgeous, sweet-smelling flowering bushes and shrubs for landscaping. Be sure to get as much information as you can about pruning, and the care and maintenance. A healthy garden will only thrive when you work for it.