The more greenery on the site, the more pleasant it is to be on it. But in order to be beautiful and comfortable, you need to choose plantings wisely. Therefore, we decided to prepare a catalog of ornamental shrubs with photos and names. And also - we have divided the selection into different categories!
Perennial ornamental shrubs
Let's start with the most popular perennial species, which have won the hearts of gardeners from different regions of Russia.
Park roses
During flowering, park roses are covered with lush double flowers of all kinds of shades. In everyday life, this is a very unpretentious plant that is suitable even for beginners.
Honeysuckle
The honeysuckle shrub is densely covered with small leathery leaves that form a lush dense crown. In summer, it grows overgrown with small flowers with a delicate and delicate aroma. Honeysuckle is frost-resistant and not whimsical at all.
Thuja
Evergreen coniferous shrub is very often used in gardening and landscaping. It fills the air with the characteristic pine needles aroma. And besides, there are dwarf and tall varieties - for any green composition.
Japanese maple
This ornamental shrub got its name for the characteristic shape of the fan-shaped leaves of a bright green color. In autumn, the hue changes to scarlet or even almost black. Japanese maple grows slowly and requires almost no pruning.
Hazel
Common hazel bushes attract attention with beautiful jagged leaves, which acquire a spectacular crimson hue by autumn. Hazel needs good lighting and space.
The most frost-resistant ornamental shrubs
If you are constantly worried about unexpected seasonal frosts or live in harsher regions - these options are for you!
Barberry
Barberry easily tolerates winters without shelter, and even if it freezes, it recovers itself in the spring. Closer to summer, it is covered with cute small flowers, which then turn into fragrant berries.
Canadian roses
Not many people know, but Canadian roses are real record holders for resistance to cold weather. The shrub tolerates frosts even down to -45 degrees, and also easily recovers on its own.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea combines a lot of pleasant benefits. She easily tolerates not only frost, but also a lack of light, and high soil moisture. In addition, hydrangea can deservedly be called one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs.
Juniper
Juniper is regularly used in the design of hedges. Some of its species are not at all afraid of cold weather, moisture and shade, and moreover, they rather suffer from too bright scorching sun.
Chubushnik
Depending on the type, the mock-orange consistently pleases with snow-white or pale pink flowers. It is very resistant to frost and shade, but it must be watered regularly.
Chubushnik (75 photos): types, planting and care
Flowering ornamental shrubs
Among the ornamental shrubs, there are a lot of flowering ones, and for this section we have selected the most interesting and spectacular of them.
Weigela
Weigela is covered with spectacular purple bells by the end of spring, and remains so until the first cold weather. The shrub is hard to tolerate frost, but it loves the shade.
Cotoneaster
The cotoneaster always pleases with a very long flowering, which lasts almost all spring. It is suitable for the creation of hedges, and is also appreciated in folk medicine.
Azalea
The garden azalea can be pretty capricious, but its beauty pays off. The most common varieties are white, pink, and purple.
Magnolia
Magnolia can be a tree or a shrub, depending on the species. Its huge flowers are known for their bright and strong scent. And in autumn, the plant is covered with beautiful dark fruits that remain even in winter.
Thorn
In natural conditions, the blackthorn stretches high and grows up to 3 meters. But in the garden, it tolerates haircuts well, so that it can be shaped even for a hedge. The thorn flowers are small, but there are a lot of them, and they are very fragrant.
Shrubs for hedges: names, photos and descriptions (catalog)
Evergreen ornamental shrubs
Evergreen shrubs willingly delight with their beauty all year round. We recommend paying attention to such varieties!
Boxwood
Boxwood is a gardening classic for landscape designers. It takes root well, is not afraid of wind and draft, feels great in the shade or in unfavorable soil, and also forms well when pruned.
Mahonia holly
An interesting and unusual plant immediately attracts attention with bizarre carved leaves. And in spring, the shrub becomes overgrown with the same bizarre inflorescences-spikelets.
Arbutus
Chances are, you know this shrub called the strawberry tree. And its fruits really resemble strawberries, only they are larger and tasteless. Arbutus grows slowly and beautifies the site for years.
Iberis
It is a thermophilic, evergreen and undersized shrub that branches heavily. Dark green leaves form a lush, dense crown. During flowering, the buds cover the greens almost completely.
Callistemon
An amazing plant amazes with original inflorescences that resemble multi-colored dust brushes. Callistemon blooms in summer, its leaves smell good, and it adapts perfectly to any conditions.
The most unpretentious ornamental shrubs
Not all plants are easily and immediately amenable to beginners. But we have selected the most unpretentious shrubs that everyone can handle!
Derain
And in particular - white turf with its beautiful two-colored leaves. This shrub is also beautiful in the fall, when it turns into a rich burgundy. Derain takes root in almost any conditions and soil.
Snowberry
The white and pink snowberry is easily recognizable by its characteristic large fruits that cover it by autumn. With age, the shrub grows up to 1.5 meters, and in width it is almost twice as large.
Bloodroot
Shrub cinquefoil can be very different - completely miniature or impressive and spreading. The shades and shape of the inflorescences differ, but all varieties are united by excellent immunity, photophilousness and drought resistance.
Action
Action is notable for its complete indifference to the type of soil on which it grows. The main thing is that there is no stagnation of moisture. In addition, the plant feels equally in the sun or in the shade, but by winter the branches need to be bent to the ground.
Bubble
Bubbles are a very versatile garden shrub. He is not afraid of frost or lack of sun, and is also quite resistant to diseases and parasites. There are different types - with golden or purple foliage.
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The best ornamental shrubs for the Moscow region
These beautiful decorative species feel great in the changeable climate of the Moscow region. So feel free to choose options for the dacha!
European forsythia
The bright yellow flowers bloom in early spring and will grace the site just after a dark gray winter. Forsythia grows well in width, but does not tolerate excess moisture at the roots.
Spirea Wangutta
The shrub feels great in changeable conditions, and even in large cities. Spirea blooms with lush snow-white inflorescences, and if the weather is favorable in good seasons, even twice a year.
Luiseania three-bladed
This shrub is good at any time, because in the spring it is covered with delicate pink flowers, and by the fall the foliage takes on a bright orange hue. Luiseania loves good lighting and needs protection from strong winds.
Japanese quince
The culture attracts with very beautiful bright colors of all shades of pink, orange or white. By mid-autumn, it bears fruit.Despite its exotic origin, this quince feels great in the Moscow region, both on wet and sandy soils.
Lilac
The simplest and most obvious option, which is perfect for the Moscow region. There is no need to separately talk about the decorative qualities of lilacs. It is best to plant it in well-lit areas and without close proximity.
