To create comfort on personal plot a private home requires not only creating beautiful flower beds, but also plant ornamental shrubs. With their help, many problems are solved. From dividing the garden space into zones and filling the area flowering plants before fencing it with a green living fence.

Blooming beautiful bushes

Use flowering shrubs more interesting. Some of them have an amazing aroma and literally transform the garden. They can be used in mixed plantings, mixborders, along fences to create compositions blooming all summer long from different plants that follow each other in terms of flowering periods.

This list of flowering shrubs can include the following plants:

• Budleya. It resembles a lilac and can grow up to three meters. Shades of flowers: pink and lavender, purple and white, and white. These beautiful shrubs will decorate the garden all summer because they bloom until frost.

• Bloodroot. An inconspicuous plant, it blooms with numerous but small flowers, the foliage is not particularly beautiful. Nevertheless, not a single shrub border or mixed border can do without cinquefoil: while other shrubs fade one by one, it creates a bright spot in the garden. They have established themselves as shrubs that bloom all summer and are winter-hardy, as they are not afraid of frost. Flowering begins in May and stops with the first frost. It is unpretentious to the soil, blooms well both in sunny places and in light partial shade, care comes down to annual pruning. There are varieties of this continuously flowering shrub of different colors.

• Calicant will decorate the garden with original water lilies. This is a beautiful, hardy, but rare shrub native to North America. The flowers are large with numerous petals. All parts of the garden plant are fragrant. Blooms in June - July. Requires pruning in spring.

• • Shrub rose. Varies greatly in bush size and flower shape. They bloom all summer or are characterized by repeat blooming.

• Karyopteris will add blue shades to the garden, since his brushes have exactly that color. This is a flowering shrub with a rounded crown for the foreground of the border. They are planted in groups. Undemanding to soil. Sufficiently winter-hardy. Flowering time is September - October. Shrubs need pruning in March.

• Cistus resembles in shape the flowers of poppies or non-double roses, sometimes with spots at the base of the petals. Flowers with paper-thin petals are short-lived. Each flower only lives for one day, but since new buds are constantly appearing, the bush blooms all summer. The plant is warm and light-loving, forms a low, rounded bush. Can't stand it clay soil. Flowering time June - August. Pruning in spring.

• Cletra alnifolia prefers moist soil. It gets along well along the edges of ravines and near ponds. This shrub requires virtually no maintenance. It quickly spreads throughout the territory provided to it. Its peculiarity is that flowers appear only on young shoots. Therefore, it is recommended to cut it every year. Blooms in summer (July - August) in small fragrant flowers, collected at the ends of the shoots into long spike-shaped inflorescences. In autumn, the foliage of the shrub is brightly colored.

Evergreen shrubs

With regular and correct pruning evergreen shrubs easily turn into a hedge or an unusual living sculpture that will become the center of a recreation area. To do this, it is enough to trim them skillfully. A list of which evergreen ornamental shrubs can be planted in the garden:

• • Holly. Not afraid of frost. Grows over a meter. The oblong leaves are strewn with spines. Therefore, it is unpleasant to come close to him.

• • Yew. A slow-growing coniferous plant, in areas with mild climates it is planted in hedges. The usual foliage color is dark green, there are varieties with golden foliage, as well as various shapes growth - from ground cover to tall columnar trees. It tolerates unfavorable growing conditions better than many other coniferous plants, but does not tolerate stagnation of water at the roots in the cold season. The plant is dioecious; female plants produce seeds with a fleshy red roof up to 1 cm in diameter. The leaves and seeds are poisonous.

• • Boxwood a popular shrub for hedges, including low ones framing flower beds. It withstands frequent pruning and partial shade, is not afraid of wind, and is undemanding to the soil. Keep in mind that boxwood is very easy to care for. It does not require annual pruning. Only dry and thickening branches are cut out, and elongated shoots are also shortened.

• Kalmiya This is a beautifully flowering shrub that pleases with its flowering in May - June. In a non-flowering state, Kalmia is similar to rhododendron; the plants are easily distinguished by their flowers. Kalmia has buds similar to chinese lanterns, the edges of the petals are corrugated. Loves moist, acidic soil and light partial shade.

• - magnificently flowering beautiful shrubs that also prefer to be sheltered from the midday sun. Traditionally, representatives of the genus are divided into rhododendrons and azaleas. Rhododendrons growing in the shade reach an average height of 1.5 meters and bloom in May, but there are plants both 30 cm and 6 m that bloom as early spring, and in the fall, in August. The colors of the flowers are varied, with the exception of blue, the leaves are oval or oblong, wintering. All rhododendrons are characterized by shallow roots, so the soil under the plants is mulched and watered abundantly in dry weather.

• Garden jasmine It grows well in the sun and in the shade, but in the second case its flowering will not be as intense. There are two groups of jasmines: bush-like ones with weak stems, grown in wall plantings, and jasmines - vines that are able to climb a wall or support on their own. Flowering time depends on the species. Grow in moderation fertile soil in partial shade.

• Privet It tolerates polluted air well, so it is most often grown in the hedges of private houses that overlook city streets. There are variegated varieties. It is characterized by the fact that it does not tolerate severe winter frosts, and therefore requires shelter. Grows in any moderately fertile soil, in sunny or shady place. propagated by woody cuttings in open ground late autumn. Maintenance requires trimming - hedges are trimmed in May and August.

• - these are those ornamental flowering perennial shrubs that are beautiful, low and frost-resistant. They are widely used in garden decoration as they come in a wide range of varieties. Very common and popular various types barberry. Thunberg's barberry grows up to 1.5 meters. The leaves of the bush turn red in autumn, the berries ripen red. This one is blooming beautiful bush in April - May.

Fast growing shrubs

They are chosen by gardeners in situations where a hedge needs to be grown in a short time. Often such plantings are made using a combination of different types of shrubs. In this case, you should carefully consider the question of the future size of the adult plant and its relationship to pruning.

The most popular fast-growing shrubs are:

• dogwood and barberry;
• vesicular carp - unpretentious shrub with a rounded crown shape;
• turn there is no need for careful pruning; it is done only when denser vegetation is needed;
• honeysuckle sanitary pruning is required in the first seven years, and then all that remains is to form a hedge of the desired shape;
• climbing rose, it is recommended to begin forming it in the second year of growth in a permanent place.

If we select types of them that bloom throughout the summer, then it will look especially beautiful.

In addition, it is important to note that such plants do not just allow you to emphasize beautiful design, but they will also do it at minimal cost. Most of these plants require only the most easy care and are very unpretentious in their requirements.

Types and characteristics of shrubs that bloom all summer

Let us tell you in more detail about the varieties of such plants and their characteristics.

This plant is known for its unpretentiousness. Another important feature of this shrub is its ability to bloom abundantly. Outwardly it resembles .

Buddleya is enough tall plant. An adult specimen can reach a height of 3 m. In addition, it is characterized by a light and pleasant aroma during flowering. Butterflies love the smell of buddleia and flock to this shrub. This adds an extra touch to the beautiful landscape.

The flowering period begins with the end of spring and the beginning of summer. It continues until the first frost. This variety of ornamental shrubs is often used to decorate slopes or to decorate borders.

Buddleia grows well in places that are well lit by the sun. However, these plants also grow well in the shade.

This shrub is not difficult to care for. Its appearance is characterized by beautiful white inflorescences with a pleasant aroma. It is perennial.

Grows well not only in bright sunlight, but also in shaded areas. One of beautiful features This plant is able to change its color as it fades.

Luxurious flowering is a striking feature of this variety. ornamental plants. Unlike some other species, it grows best in full sun. Planting it in the shade is not recommended. Adult specimens are quite tall. Their height can reach 2-3 meters.

One common use is to create a hedge. Another one of interesting features is an excellent compatibility with other plants when decorating the landscape. Low-growing varieties of this species can be successfully used in decoration along with the use of various colors.

When caring for them, you must remember that in order for them to maintain their beautiful appearance, it is necessary to prune them, cutting off aging shoots at the base. This procedure must be used for adult plants of this species. This procedure is best performed within summer period. This shrub is usually planted in April.

It is also known as meadowsweet. Its unpretentiousness is widely known. Of the ornamental plants of this type, it is considered one of the most undemanding. Here we are considering, first of all, the decorative features of plants, but it should be noted that it is also known for its medicinal properties.

In addition, it can be a seasoning for some dishes. But its features don’t end there. Spiraea is known for its strong aroma, which can sometimes even intoxicate.

This plant is perennial. Over time, over the years, its branches become more and more wooden. The height of the bush may vary. In some cases, the height of the plant can be no more than 50 cm, and some specimens can reach a height of 2.5 m.

The shape of the bush itself in various cases can be either erect or spherical or take on some other shape. It can be, for example, pyramidal or cascading. Flowering occurs throughout the summer, but the beginning and end of this period may vary in different cases.

In fact, spirea can be used in landscape design for almost any purpose.

Regular lilac will be good choice for use as decorative landscape design. One of its famous features is its lush flowers, with their own charming aroma. If you cut flowering branches and place them at home, they will stand for a long time and delight everyone with their beautiful view and wonderful aroma.

We must not forget that lilac, when growing, becomes a large, spreading bush. And, despite its obvious aesthetic advantages, this does not please everyone.

In this regard, it is usually customary to carry out regular pruning of this plant to give it the right size and suitable shape. The plant tolerates winter cold well. In particularly harsh climates, special varieties of lilac that are especially cold-resistant are used.

Japonica

Japonica

This bush comes from Japan. He can be either tall or short. This makes it possible to choose the variety that is most suitable for you.

It will not require special care. In particular, it is very resistant to cold. Flowering begins in early spring and usually continues until mid-August. The shrub looks classic and elegant.

The bright flowers of this plant go well with living green leaves.

How to choose?

How to choose the most suitable look bush? There are 2 main requirements here:

• It must be suitable for this climate zone.
• These plants should not require special care and be unpretentious in their requirements.
• It is usually believed that you need to choose species that retain their aesthetic qualities for at least 2-3 seasons a year. The ideal option is when it retains its appearance throughout the year and arouses interest.

It should be taken into account that aesthetic qualities are determined not only by one flowering, but also by the shape of the shrub itself, the type of its leaves and fruits. Moreover, some of them can look beautiful even when their leaves fall.

If the space of your site is limited, then, instead of ornamental trees, it would be better to choose an ornamental shrub.

How and where to plant?

Beautifully flowering shrubs are suitable for performing various functions in landscape design. They are suitable not only for planting flower beds, but can also help to divide into certain zones.

In order to do this in the best possible way, you need to have a good understanding of the varieties of such shrubs. Then it will not be difficult to choose the most suitable option in each individual case.

Where is the best place to plant such shrubs? To do this you can choose various options. Such plants can advantageously emphasize color palette flower beds. They will also look beautiful if planted near the gate or near the terrace.

Flowering shrubs help create a festive atmosphere and can sometimes visually change the proportions of some areas of the landscape.

The article presents the 10 best winter-hardy shrubs that bloom all summer.
Also in the article you will find a description and care of flowering shrubs.

10 best winter-hardy shrubs that bloom all summer

(lat.Philadelphus) - a plant that most people know as “jasmine” - is
one of the most common and winter-hardy flowering shrubs for middle zone Russia.
Mock orange has an incredible number of varieties, differing in different heights of the bush, size of flowers and shade of leaves.

Of the more compact varieties, the “Pearl” variety should be highlighted: the maximum height of the bush is about one and a half meters, the flowers are large, double.
Bushes of the "Snowstorm" variety reach two meters in height, and the flowers are smaller, but numerous,
it seems as if the bush is covered with snow. “Blizzard” can bloom for up to twenty days.

Flowering time: June—July (depending on the variety). Height: 1.5-2 meters.
Care: regular removal of old shoots (over two years); after flowering, removing damaged ones,
shoots directed inwards; monthly feeding with humus or mineral fertilizer.

Lilac

Lilac(lat.Syrínga) is extremely common in Russian gardens It is a winter-hardy shrub and without proper control and pruning it often grows to the size of trees.
To prevent this from happening and for the lilac to remain a profusely flowering and well-formed shrub, it requires regular pruning.
In early spring, when buds have appeared on the bush and future flowering branches are visible, identify a dozen strong shoots on the bush,
which will determine the shape of the bush, cut off all the rest.

In this case, it is better to shorten some external shoots to the border of the main branches.
Among the white-flowering varieties, the terry lilac variety "Alice Harding" is recommended,
Of the varieties with blue flowers, the variety ‘Condorcet’ blooms most profusely and unpretentiously.

Of the classic purple varieties, the variety “Paul Thirion” (* “Paul Thirion”) blooms most luxuriantly.
All listed varieties are winter-hardy, flowering and decorative.

Flowering time: June. Height: 1.5-3 meters.
Care: after flowering, removal of damaged shoots directed inward; spring feeding three times with a solution of bird droppings at intervals of three weeks.

(lat.Chaenomeles japonica) is conditionally winter-hardy: this means that a harsh winter can damage the plant.
Those shoots that are above the snow level may freeze, and the plant will not bloom magnificently.
The decorative effect of the shrub is not only beautiful bloom, but also its flexibility to be cut.

Every spring, sanitary pruning is required: all dry, lifeless shoots are cut off, including those damaged by frost.
The shaped formation of a bush can begin at the age of five, mercilessly removing shoots creeping along the ground and vertical or going deep into the bush.

But in no case should you cut off the horizontal shoots that form the “cap” of the bush.

After removing all unnecessary shoots, the remaining ones will be filled with more energy.
Upon reaching ten years of age, the Japanese quince bush is rejuvenated: the bush must be thinned out, reducing the number of branches to the ten strongest.

Flowering time: May, early June. Height: up to 1 meter.
Care: For more luxuriant flowering, the soil at the roots is loosened to a depth of 10 cm and the root area is mulched.

(lat. Spiraea) is a very attractive, profusely flowering shrub, extremely low maintenance.
There are two main varieties of spirea - spring-blooming and summer-blooming.
Spring-blooming spireas usually have numerous flowers. white, under the weight of which the bush takes a cascading shape.
All spring-blooming spirea undergo shoot pruning after flowering.

In May it blooms. Thunberg, in June - p. Arguta and s. Van Gutta.
Summer-blooming spirea have pink flowers, and their flowering usually begins in July.
Of the relatively miniature spireas, it is recommended to pay attention to varieties with. Japanese "Golden Princess" and "Shirobana" - their height is no more than 70 cm.
S. blooms for the longest time (from July to October). Billard, but such a shrub reaches a height of up to two and a half meters.

Flowering time: May-October (depending on the variety).
Height: 0.5 - 2.5 meters.
Care: the plant does well without fertilizers, only pruning is required; Spring-blooming spireas are pruned only for sanitary purposes after flowering.
Summer-blooming spireas are pruned from below in early spring from the fifth year of life.

(lat. Buddleja) deserves special attention for its flowering time alone.
Winter-hardy shrubs blooming in autumn, not so much.
Although buddleia is heat-loving, it needs proper preparation for winter (hilling up, insulating roots, covering with spruce branches)
is able to survive the average winter and delight the eye next year with its flowering.

Flowering time: July—October. Height: 0.5 - 3 meters.
Care: sanitary pruning is necessary; reddened branches are removed; Curly haircut possible; for stimulation
growth - mineral fertilizers monthly; if the height of the bush has reached the desired level, it is enough to stop feeding; pay attention to preparing for winter.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea(lat. Hydrangea) is more like a small tree, but it can also be formed into a shrub.
The easiest to care for and winter-hardy shrub is (Hydrangea arborescens), one of its popular varieties is “Annabelle”.
She also responds very positively to pruning.

In the fall, after flowering ends, all non-lignified branches and all thin shoots are cut off.

In the spring, with the beginning of spring work, fresh shoots are shortened to the outermost bud.
Other types of hydrangeas are no less popular - large-leaved, paniculate and petiolate.

Flowering time: August—September. Height: up to 2 meters.
Care: mandatory pruning; fertilizing with a special fertilizer for hydrangeas containing iron and magnesium.

(lat. Potentilla) is also known as " Kuril tea", this is a widespread plant.
All types of cinquefoil bush ( Potentilla fruticosa) are winter-hardy and not whimsical, so the choice depends entirely on color preferences.
Suitable varieties for yellow-orange flowering:

• Dakota sunrise;
• Goldfinger;
• Goldstar;
• Katherine Dykes.

Of the white-flowering cinquefoils, one can note the varieties " Beani" And " Abbotswood", from pink - " Pink beauty».

Flowering time: May-August (all summer). Height: up to 1.5 meters.
Care: ensure good drainage in the soil; spring feeding mineral fertilizers;
in spring, shoots are shortened by about one-third of their length; In summer, regular pruning of weak shoots and faded inflorescences.

(lat. Rhododendron) - one of the most popular winter-hardy flowering shrubs,
but at the same time one of the most complex and so that rhododendron decorates the garden with its lush blooms as far as possible,
it is necessary to follow the secrets of its cultivation.

Rhododendrons have three varieties: wintering (semi-evergreen) and deciduous (deciduous).
When choosing a shrub for a garden in central Russia, you should focus on deciduous forms.
The most winter-hardy varieties are:

1. "Lemon Lights"
2. "Mandarin Lights"

If you still take a chance and try to grow evergreen rhododendrons in the garden, then it is better to choose the hybrid “Mikkeli”
Finnish selection, which has proven itself well recently.
Growing conditions vary depending on the variety, but the correct position is guaranteed.
there will be light partial shade during the hot part of the day (for example, shade from trees or gazebos) and protection from the wind (for example, a fence or wall of a house).

Flowering time: June-July. Height: up to 3 meters.
Care: careful feeding after two years of age with slightly nitrogenous
fertilizers without calcium content; Organic acid can be added to the water for regular watering (1g/3l of water),
can be watered with rainwater heated in the sun; the ground around the bush must be mulched with peat and weeds must be removed manually;
removing dried inflorescences; It is better to cover it for the winter.

(lat.Calluna) is a low, creeping, winter-hardy shrub that usually blooms in late summer and early autumn.
The key to success in growing heather in the garden is the right soil.
Heather is a forest plant, which means it needs forest conditions: peat, sand, pine needles, sawdust.
Moreover, it is not enough to add a mixture of the above materials to regular garden soil,
The usual soil in the garden in the heather area must be completely replaced with one that suits it.
After replacing the soil, it must be moistened with a solution of apple cider vinegar and water (100g/10l of water).
The most promising varieties are:

1. "Allegro"
2. "Mullion"
3. "Alba Plena"

Flowering time: July—October. Height: half a meter.
Care: watering with oxidized water once a week; fertilizing in the spring with dry mineral fertilizers, scattering at the roots and mulching with bark.
Weeding out weeds as they appear.
Shrub pruning is carried out in early spring if it is necessary to give the future bush a special shape.
Although the heather itself spreads very decoratively; shelter for the winter with spruce paws.

Rose wrinkled (winter-hardy)

(lat.Rosa rugosa) is a wild winter-hardy flowering shrub, better known as “rose hips”.
This rose is unpretentious to soils, but prefers sunny places.
The two oldest varieties are popular:

• snow-white terry "White Grootendorst"
• burgundy-raspberry “Grootendorst Supreme”.

There are also hybrid varieties: yellow rose varieties:

1. "Agnes"
2. "Hansa" purple
3. "Abelzieds" delicate pink flowers.

Flowering time: June-July. Height: up to 2.5m.
Care: young plant It is necessary to water once a week, and after the age of three, watering is necessary only during the driest periods.
Feeding with organic matter and mineral fertilizers is extremely rare, no more than once a year in early autumn and only after two years of age.

To maintain decorativeness and abundant flowering, regular pruning is necessary from the third year after planting.

It is necessary to remove all weak branches, and pinch the tops of the remaining shoots to create a lushabout the bush; does not need shelter for the winter.

Frost-resistant flowering shrubs.Video

10 shade-loving flowering shrubs for the garden

A shady corner of the garden looks sad, overgrown with plants withering without sun.
But sometimes this is where you want to put a sun lounger and hide from the scorching rays of the sun.
These shade-tolerant flowering and winter-hardy shrubs will help you easily solve the problem:

Azalea is a beautiful flowering shrub that does not like bright sun.
It blooms in May, the abundance of flowers is impressive. Quite demanding in care.

Privet is a beautiful, deciduous shrub.
Blooms in mid-summer.
The flower cluster is paniculate, white, with a rich aroma. Good haircut.
In the first years it grows very quickly.
Grows on any type of soil.
Requires shelter in winter with insufficient snow cover.

Barberry Thunberg is a very ornamental shrub, thanks to its leaves,
which change color throughout the summer.
In late autumn, the red-violet leaves fall.
Thorns grow on the trunk and branches.

Euonymus is a shrub with a beautiful openwork crown.
Blooms in spring, flowers are not impressive.
In September, the leaves change color, and in almost a week the bush blooms with all the colors of the rainbow.
Each leaf is painted in several colors.
And even after the leaves fall, until the very frost, euonymus delights the eye with the variety of colors of fruits that look like earrings.

Doren is a completely unpretentious and beautiful shrub, thanks to its foliage,
whitish-gray in summer, and dark purple in autumn, and red branches.
Very frost-resistant. There are species that do not shed their leaves.

Cotoneaster is a strongly branching shrub with original foliage.
The leaves turn red in autumn.
In August, the bush is strewn with many bright red or black fruits.
Loves shade very much.

Mahonia holly is an evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery, dark green leaves.
In spring it blooms with yellow flowers. By autumn the leaves turn bronze.
Grows up to 1 meter. Tolerates frosts well.

Rhododendron is one of the most beautiful deciduous flowering and winter-hardy shrubs. Low, about 60 cm.
Flowering begins in spring, along with the appearance of leaves.
Fragrant white star-shaped flowers with a barely noticeable pink tint are collected in brushes.
Beautiful green leaves turn sunny yellow in autumn. Not afraid of frost.

- an unpretentious winter-hardy shrub with thin graceful branches. Blooms all summer.
Looks spectacular in the fall, strewn with large berries, most often white or pinkish.

Chubushnik - more often called garden jasmine for white flowers fragrant with an incredible aroma.
Most varieties and hybrids of shrubs are winter-hardy and unpretentious to the soil.
The flowers of the bush have a very pleasant aroma.

By choosing shade-loving flowering shrubs, you can easily transform a shaded area of ​​the garden into a comfortable relaxation area.

Shade-tolerant trees and flowering shrubs

In almost every garden you can find decorative flowering shrubs. They have many advantages. Firstly, they are very beautiful, secondly, many of them are quite frost-resistant, thirdly, they come in high and low (which expands the possibilities of use for different types of landscapes). But the main thing is that with proper selection, you can achieve constant flowering of shrubs from the first days of spring until late autumn. They are valued not only for their beautiful, often fragrant flowers, but also for decorative leaves, crown shape and variety of fruits. There is a great variety of ornamental shrubs.

Most shrubs do not lose their decorative value throughout the warm season, and some remain attractive even in winter.

There are shrubs that attract with their bright and abundant flowering, they can be called beautifully flowering. And there are those who cannot boast beautiful flowers, but they have leaves of unusual color or shape. Such bushes can be called decorative deciduous.

The first group includes rhododendrons, lilacs, hydrangea, buldenezh, spirea, hawthorn, buddleia, euonymus and some types of barberry. And from the second group we can name Thunberg barberry, holly, privet, leather mackerel and others.

Flowering ornamental shrubs can also be divided into groups according to flowering time. In April, forsythia, wolfberry, and daphne delight us. A little later they are joined by chaenomeles, low almond, cotoneaster, spirea, and barberry. In May, viburnum, rosehip, lilac, and mock orange take up the baton. Summer gives us the blooming of roses, cinquefoils, and some varieties of spirea. In July, hydrangeas captivate with their beauty, decorating gardens until the coldest weather. In early autumn the following flowers bloom: heather and kalmia. Well, in winter the garden will be decorated with holly and its coniferous counterparts.

Autumn gardens look unusually colorful and elegant, thanks to some deciduous species of shrubs. When nothing else blooms, barberry, euonymus, chokeberry, spirea, rosehip, scumpia and hybrid azaleas add the brightest colors with their foliage. different shades autumn. Most shrubs bear fruits, which are also very decorative.

Shrubs differ in growth; you can choose both dwarf - low-growing and tall varieties. The shape of the crown can be dome-shaped, upright (pyramidal), fountain-shaped, or creeping.

In addition to beauty and decorativeness, the practical properties of shrubs should also be emphasized. They grow quite quickly and are long-lived (up to 5-8 years without transplantation). Most of them are unpretentious to light, soil composition, and are quite frost-resistant. Does not require constant care. Thanks to their superficial root system, they can grow on slopes, fixing loose soil.

Barberry (Berberis)- deciduous or evergreen thorny shrubs, barberry family. The color of barberry leaves is very diverse; in addition to the usual green, it can be variegated - with spots or a border, as well as purple or yellow. The height of the bush also varies, depending on the variety. The range is from low - up to 30 cm, to high - more than 3 m. The flowers of barberry are small yellow bells. Blooms in mid-May. A wonderful honey plant.

It will not cause much trouble, because it is a very unpretentious shrub. Loves light, but grows well in the shade. It is completely undemanding to soils, it only does not tolerate soaking. Not afraid of wind and drought. It is frost-resistant, especially the Thunberg barberry variety (Berberis thunbergii), but in the first three years a little shelter is needed for the winter. If the variety of barberry is unknown to you, then you need to make a frame of arches and cover non-woven material in two layers (since some variegated varieties may be less frost-resistant).

Low-growing species of barberry look gorgeous on rocky hills and in rock gardens. And the tall ones are like tapeworms and in group plantings. This bush is a leader in its use in hedges and borders, both trimmed and free-form.

Common privet (Ligustrum vulgare)- deciduous or evergreen shrub, olive family, 2-3 meters high. In June-August, cute paniculate inflorescences with a pleasant aroma, white or cream, appear. They are replaced by shiny black fruits. The leaves are leathery, dark green in most varieties, but there are also decorative forms with yellow, bluish-silver leaves.

Privet is an unpretentious plant. Can grow in sun and partial shade. Any soil is suitable (except clayey with an acidic reaction). Drought-resistant; in very hot times, rare but abundant watering is recommended. Winter-hardy, easily restored, only some varieties need to be covered.

The peculiarity of privet is that it responds very well to cutting and can retain its shape for a long time. Therefore, it is great for dense borders. It makes wonderful molded hedges. You can even create unusual living walls. Topiary figures cut from privet are an excellent landscape decoration.

Spiraea- deciduous shrub with beautifully arching branches, family Rosaceae. This is a large genus of shrubs, which is divided into spring-flowering and summer-flowering. Flowers come in a variety of inflorescence shapes and colors (from white to deep crimson). Its height does not exceed 2 m.

The plant is very unpretentious. Well adapted to urban conditions. Grows normally in partial shade, but prefers sunny places. Any soil is suitable, but slightly acidic is better. Watering is moderate. It grows quickly and blooms in the third year. Frost-resistant.

Has acquired well-deserved love from gardeners and landscape designers. The great variety of its varieties provides many opportunities for creativity. The shape of the bush can be pyramidal, spherical, flowing. The leaf color varies from green to yellow, orange or purple-red. Numerous small flowers are collected in inflorescences of various shapes. All these features of the crown, leaves and flowers allow you to create wonderful compositions. And if you choose the right varieties, you can admire the continuous flowering of spirea throughout the warm season. Used in rockeries, hedges, and as a frame for green-leaved groups of trees.

Bobovnik (Laburnum)- legume family, has 6 species of shrubs, valued for their beautiful flowering. The most common are Laburnum anagyroides and Alpine bean (Laburnum alpinum). “Golden Rain” is a shrub with smooth green and later light brown bark. It can have either a pyramidal or dome-shaped drooping crown shape. The leaves are trifoliate, consisting of oval leaves, the underside of which is pubescent. At the end of summer they turn light yellow. Blooms in May. Inflorescences in the form of a large hanging raceme (up to 30 cm), consisting of yellow flowers with moth-like corollas. They have a weak aroma. The fruits are initially pubescent, then become smooth. Alpine bean is very similar to Golden Rain, although it is more frost-resistant. It has smaller branches and leaves, and the fruits are not pubescent.

The plant is poisonous! The fruits contain alkaloids - laburnine and cytisine. Children should not be allowed near him.

Bobovnik is light-loving. It is undemanding to soil, but good drainage is required. The bean tree requires constant pruning to prevent the shrub from growing into a large (up to 7 m) tree. While the trees are young, they need support. For the first three years, young plants should be mulched and covered with agrofibre. After a slight freezing, the crown quickly recovers.

Both in group and single plantings it looks very bright and beautiful, thanks to the large number of huge flower brushes. Bean plants make delightful canopies and pergolas.

Rhododendron- deciduous or evergreen shrub, heather family. It grows naturally in Western Siberia, the Far East, Mongolia and China. There are many varieties with varied foliage: spear-shaped, round, oval. Inflorescences are corymbose. The shape of the flowers and their color are also very diverse; their beauty can rival even roses. They bloom from the end of April and almost all summer. They are gradually being grown in gardens, but you need to carefully select frost-resistant varieties that can survive the winter in our climate.

The area for planting rhododendrons should be protected from the wind and be in partial shade. The soil will be acidic or neutral. Regular watering is required.

In our area they do not reach large sizes. By selecting different varieties of rhododendrons, you can ensure their constant flowering throughout the season. They look very nice next to coniferous plants. Their low-growing varieties Great for rock gardens. Rhododendrons are used to create hedges near water bodies.

Irga (Amelanchier)- deciduous shrub or small tree, family Rosaceae. In spring, beautiful white flowers bloom on the serviceberry, often ahead of the leaves. Flowering is short-lived, after which small black-purple round-shaped fruits appear (similar to tiny apples).

The fruits are tasty, juicy, rich in vitamins (especially P). The green leaves of the serviceberry flare up in autumn bright colors: yellow, scarlet.

Irga is a very unpretentious plant. Light-loving, but also tolerates shade. Does not like waterlogging. Very winter-hardy. It is not afraid of either cold wind or spring frosts. Some types of this ornamental shrub are even suitable for decorating a garden in Siberia and the Far North.

This is far from full list frost-resistant ornamental shrubs.

Shadow lovers

Many ornamental shrubs can grow and develop normally in moderately shaded areas. True, this may affect the abundance of flowering. Some tolerate shading well, moreover, direct sunlight is contraindicated for them.

Dogwood (Cornus)- deciduous, highly branched shrub, dogwood family. In spring, dogwood decorates the garden with its blooms. Small white, purple or yellow flowers dogwoods are collected in a head or umbrella (depending on the species). There are varieties in which small flowers in inflorescences are unsightly, but are surrounded by large bright petal-shaped leaves (bractea).

In autumn, dogwood foliage also pleases the eye with bright yellow, orange and crimson colors. The fruits also ripen in the fall. Most often dark red, sometimes light yellow or pink, oblong in shape. They not only add decorative value to the bush, but are also tasty and healthy.

Dogwood leaves easily get burned in full sun, so shaded areas are suitable for it. Prefers moist soil and air. It is undemanding to soil composition. Most varieties are frost-resistant, but some require a little shelter for the winter. Dogwood is distinguished by its durability. In landscape design, dogwood bushes are used as tapeworms or in mixborders.

Hydrangea (Hydrangea)- Hydrangeaceae family, deciduous ornamental shrub. The flowers are collected in large dome-shaped or paniculate inflorescences. Most often they are white, but blue, red and pink are also found. The color of some plants may vary depending on chemical composition soil. IN
Depending on the variety, the height of the bushes ranges from 1 to 3 meters. There are also dwarf varieties.
The plant is moisture-loving, best planted in partial shade. Many varieties of paniculata and tree hydrangea frost-resistant. However, protection is necessary in winter: pinning branches to the ground, followed by spruce branches and agrofibre. Frozen branches are pruned in the spring and the plant grows back quickly.

In landscape design it is used both alone and in compositions with conifers or other ornamental shrubs, as well as bulbous flowers. The bushes look amazing due to the splendor of the inflorescences and their large number.

Holly (Ilex aquifolium) or holly- evergreen or deciduous shrub, holly family. IN wildlife grows almost everywhere. This beautiful plant with dark green or bicolor leathery leaves. Flowering lasts only two weeks from May to July (depending on the variety). The flowers are small, white and fragrant. It is especially decorative with the onset of winter, when modest flowers are replaced by bright fruits made of beaded berries. Holly is an essential component of Western Christmas wreaths.

Many varieties of holly have been developed. Some have a white or yellow border around the edges of the leaves, or a hint of blue. The purely male variety Blue Prince is an excellent pollinator. It should be noted that holly is a dioecious plant and female varieties delight us with red berries only if a male specimen grows nearby.

Areas exposed to the sun are contraindicated for holly, as it may suffer from sunburn. It needs to be planted in shady place with forest soil. Does not tolerate drought, must regular moisturizing. Most varieties are frost-resistant.

Thanks to its dense and spiky foliage, holly is good for use as a hedge. It is a slow-growing bush that responds well to pruning, which is why it makes wonderful topiary. The beautiful leaves of holly in summer make an excellent backdrop for bulbs or other perennial flowers. Evergreen foliage and red berries in winter make holly a bright accent in a deserted garden.

Coniferous shrubs

There is also a type of ornamental shrubs that have no beautiful leaves, no flowers, but that doesn’t make them any less attractive. These are coniferous shrubs.

Juniper (Juniperus)- an evergreen shrub of the cypress family. The needles are needle-shaped or scaly. The fruits are blue-black cones (sometimes red-brown). The plant is dioecious. Exists
many types of juniper. Among them there are also tall bushes (more than two meters), and some that are completely dwarf (up to 30 cm). They are also presented in a variety of shapes: creeping, pyramidal, dome-shaped. Many frost-resistant varieties.

Junipers grow well in bright sunny areas. Undemanding to soils. Drought resistant. In dry summers, they need to be watered well several times. Even frost-resistant varieties require winter shelter. Junipers with a pyramidal crown must be tied for the winter so that the branches do not break under the weight of snow.

Low-growing and creeping varieties of juniper are used in alpine roller coaster and for securing slopes and slopes. You can also create very original borders from them. High grades used in single and small group plantings.

Thuja– evergreen trees and shrubs, cypress family. Leaves are scale-like. The fruits are oblong or oval cones with several pairs of scales. The seeds are flat with two wings. This plant is monoecious. It has many decorative artificially bred forms.

Grows in sunny areas and in partial shade. Any soil is suitable, but it is well permeable. Regular watering and mulching of the root zone is required. Thujas are frost-resistant, but young plants require shelter for the winter in the first two to three years. Like junipers, tall pyramidal varieties Thujas must be tied for the winter to avoid damage to the branches under the weight of snow.

Due to its durability, winter hardiness and adaptability to urban conditions, thuja is very widely used in ornamental gardening in many climatic zones.

In landscape design it is used to create picturesque alleys. Living walls or hedges are formed from densely planted groups, depending on the height of the bush. Thuja also looks good as a tapeworm.

Ornamental shrubs, for the most part, are easy to care for, tolerate winter frosts well and at the same time are unusually beautiful. Everyone can choose the varieties and species that are suitable for their garden. Their diversity allows you to make your garden bright, blooming and delightful almost all year round!