Hydrangeas are famous for their large, colorful blooms and demand attention from summer into fall. They thrive in zones 5-9, favoring part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Their flowers, available in hues of blue, pink, white, and purple, require regular watering.
True to its name, this bush attracts butterflies with fragrant flowers from summer to fall. It prospers in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching up to 10 feet tall in zones 5-9.
With its large, showy flowers, the hibiscus is a summer staple with a tropical feel to gardens. It enjoys full sun to part shade and reaches heights of 4-6 feet in zones 9-12.
With bright yellow blooms that signal spring’s arrival, forsythias are fast-growing and adapt to a wide range of soils. They’re low maintenance, requiring just a bit of pruning after their cheerful flowers fade.
Shrub roses bloom from late spring until the first hard freeze. They are hardy and disease-resistant. They offer a variety of colors and fragrances and thrive in full sun across zones 5-8.
Spiraea shrubs bring lively pink, white, or red blooms in spring or summer, requiring full sun to part shade. Regular pruning after flowering encourages more blooms and maintains their attractive shape.