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Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Lamium
- 3 Euonymus alatus
- 4 Japanese forest grass
- 5 Hydrangea macrophylla
- 6 Cornus florida
- 7 Clematis ‘Pink Snowdrift’
- 8 Rhododendron ‘August Beauty’
- 9 Shrubs are an excellent addition to a garden landscape, especially for filling in spaces and creating the illusion of a larger space.
- 10 Conclusion
Introduction
If you’d like to add some accents to your garden landscape, shrubs are an excellent choice. They’re versatile and beautiful additions that can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some popular shrub varieties for adding a touch of flair:
Lamium
Lamium is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that grows well in sun or shade. This versatile shrub can be used as a filler plant, or it can serve as the focal point of your garden landscape. Lamium has small but attractive flowers that bloom from June to September; they range from white to pink to purple and have an interesting texture that adds interest to any garden space.
Euonymus alatus
If you’re looking for a beautiful shrub that is easy to maintain and grow, Euonymus alatus is your best choice. This shrub has an upright growth habit and can reach up to 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide. It’s known for its orange-red fall foliage, which makes it a great choice if you live in an area where all of your other plants have died back during winter months.
Euonymus alatus adapts well to most soil types and does not require much pruning or maintenance once established. Because this plant attracts wildlife such as butterflies and hummingbirds, consider planting it near other flowering plants (such as roses) so they can share resources such as pollinators!
Japanese forest grass
Japanese forest grass (Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’) is a deciduous shrub that has an upright, arching habit. It has a dense growth habit and medium texture, with green foliage that turns yellow in fall. The plants reach up to 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity but can be pruned to keep them smaller if desired.
The plant should be planted in full sun or partial shade, with well-drained soil that’s slightly acidic (5.5-7 on the pH scale). It does well in most soil types as long as they’re not too compacted or heavy clay soils; however, it may need extra watering during dry periods because its roots are shallow due to its size
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea macrophylla is a hardy shrub that grows to a height of 4-5 feet and produces large clusters of white flowers in early summer. It can be pruned to keep it small and bushy, but the blooms are so beautiful that many gardeners choose not to prune at all.
Hydrangeas are typically planted in groups or drifts, with one variety planted next to another for an interesting contrast between their different colors and shapes. They’re also great as foundation plants because they add color without taking up much space!
Cornus florida
Cornus florida is a deciduous shrub that is native to eastern North America. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has red or pink flowers in early spring, followed by showy fruits that persist into winter. The leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow and orange in fall before dropping off for the winter.
Cultivars include ‘Flaviramea’, with large yellow-orange flowers; ‘Pallida’, which has pale pink blossoms; and ‘Elegantissima’ with white flowers tinged with lavender or purple at the base of each petal.
Clematis ‘Pink Snowdrift’
Clematis ‘Pink Snowdrift’ is a native to China and can be trained to grow over fences or trellises. It blooms in spring, with white flowers with pink centers that reach 20 feet tall. Plant this shrub in full sun or partial shade, where it will thrive in zones 4 through 9.
Rhododendron ‘August Beauty’
Rhododendron ‘August Beauty’ is a hardy shrub with beautiful, fragrant flowers that bloom in early summer. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and wide, so it needs plenty of space in your garden landscape. The best growing conditions for this rhododendron are full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil that’s kept evenly moist but not soggy at all times (potted plants can be lifted during winter months).
The large clusters of pink buds open into white flowers that have an unusual double-lipped shape; the outer petals are larger than the inner ones so they overlap slightly when closed. This shrub blooms on new growth from late May through June; once these flowers fade away they leave behind small fruit capsules which look like small yellow buttons on thin stalks called “peduncles.” You’ll want to prune off any dead branches after they drop their leaves each fall before they get infected by disease organisms over winter months–but don’t worry! This shrub will rebloom next year regardless if you miss removing old growth off its trunk because it produces new shoots every spring anyway (just make sure those new shoots aren’t damaged by cold weather).
Shrubs are an excellent addition to a garden landscape, especially for filling in spaces and creating the illusion of a larger space.
If you’re looking to create more privacy or add some color to your yard, shrubs are perfect!
Shrubs come in all shapes and sizes. They can be used as hedges or as individual plants within a flower bed; they also make great borders around trees or other plants in your yard.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many different types of shrubs that can be used to create a beautiful garden landscape. The key is finding the right one for your space and budget. If you’re looking for something that will fill in empty corners, consider some smaller varieties such as Japanese forest grass or Clematis ‘Pink Snowdrift’. If you want something with more color and texture, try Lamium or Hydrangea macrophylla. And if space isn’t an issue at all? Then go big with Euonymus alatus!
