Each owner, based on his desires, creates a unique image of the garden. If you plant only tall trees in it, it will be boring and dull. Only shrubs, especially flowering ones, can correct the situation and create a feeling of eternal celebration in your garden.
Types of shrubs
Such plants are distinguished by a wide variety of species and varieties. They are represented by:
Evergreen shrubs that keep their leaves in winter. In a harsh climate, they are found infrequently and require shelter for a period of cold weather. Lingonberry, rhododendron, periwinkle are vivid examples of shrubs of this species
- Decorative deciduous shrubs that do not form flowers. They are grown for their beautiful leaves. These are plants such as zamaniha, bamboo, boxwood, aralia, jasmine.
- Decorative flowering plants with incredibly beautiful flowers of various shapes and colors. This species includes honeysuckle, almonds, roses, lilacs, cherries.
Rhododendron
This plant excels with bright, early and lush flowering. At this time it looksamazingly beautiful. The elegance and richness of the colors of rhododendron can only be compared with a rose. A flowering branch of a shrub looks like a bouquet. Its beauty is emphasized by glossy leaves.
Jasmine
This plant is a favorite among gardeners. Jasmine has an irresistible bloom. When you enter the garden, you get the impression that it has snowed. Snow-white flowers fascinate with their purity and aroma.
If you give examples of shrubs used in flowering alleys, from which they create hedges, then jasmine is definitely worth mentioning.
Lilac
This flowering ornamental plant is very popular. Lilac has long been used to decorate local areas, parks and gardens. Thanks to its delicate aroma, beautiful, abundant and long flowering, it has earned universal love.
Best ornamental plants
Barberry, hawthorn, camellia are the best examples of ornamental shrubs. They are used in landscape design. They are designed by nature for beauty.
Barberry is considered one of the most beautiful deciduous shrubs. Its yellow, bright red, and later brown shoots are incredibly attractive. A variety of varieties allows the wide use of such plants. Barberry shrubs are grown to create borders and hedges. They are used in single landings and large arrays. They decorate gardens and parks
- Hawthorn represents such types of shrubs that give beauty inany time of the year. In early spring, during the flowering period, its corymbose inflorescences attract attention, and in summer - fruits of orange, yellow, red, burgundy and black colors. In autumn, the plant pleases with a variety of colors of its leaves.
- Camellia is a species of evergreen shrubs and is the most ornamental plant. It is very important to know the distinguishing features of shrubs when choosing them for planting on your site. Camellia is notable for its exquisite flowers, similar to roses. And dense shiny dark green leaves give it charm.
Wood ornamental plants
Almost all flowering ornamental shrubs are tree species. They bloom in spring or early summer, and some - only in August. If we talk about examples of long-lived shrubs, it is worth noting that their flowering time lasts from early spring to late autumn. In evergreen deciduous woody plants, the leaves remain green throughout the winter and resemble leather with their fibrous structure. Various shrubs, the names and photos of which you see in the article, give the garden a unique charm. After all, they bloom at different times, their leaves do not fall at the same time. And some species are green all year round.
Ginseng is among the evergreens. This shrub is very large and is characterized by thorny branches, complex leaves, umbrella-shaped flowers and black fruits. Ginseng is not afraid of severe frosts
- Hydrangea paniculata is a medium-sized shrub. Butsometimes the plant reaches a three-meter height. It depends on the growing conditions. Hydrangea doesn't like the sun. It looks like it was made to grow in the shade. This shrub is distinguished by paniculate inflorescences of white, and later slightly reddish hues.
- The common rose cannot be confused with another plant. It is notable for its amazing flowers, large leaves and decorative bush. The rose has a unique feature: unpretentiousness is combined with a peculiar beauty.
- Acetic sumac is a tall tree-like shrub. Its sparse branches are decorated with large light green feathery leaves. Bright red inflorescences, reminiscent of candles, are especially beautiful in the bright sun. This shrub is usually used in single plantings, as it loves a lot of space. It grows poorly in the neighborhood with tall representatives of the flora.
Herbaceous plants
In the spring, as soon as the snow melts, small thick shoots begin to break out. They grow rapidly and soon create massive herbaceous shrubs with numerous stems. First, buds appear on them, and then - large flowers with an amazing smell. These are peonies, the beauty of which can be admired indefinitely. They make a great addition to any garden with their luxuriant blooms, exquisite flower shape and unrivaled fragrance.
Pirate carnation is also a perennial herbaceous plant. The bush is formed due to the rooting of numerous shoots and looks like a dense pillow. This plant is differentoblong gray leaves and solitary pink flowers with a pleasant smell. Cloves are used to create flower beds. These herbaceous shrubs are a worthy addition to any garden.
Marsh wild rosemary also belongs to the evergreen plants of this kind. It is distinguished by shiny dark green leaves, which are covered with a reddish fluff from below. White inflorescences of the correct form attract attention. They are collected at the ends of the stems in bunches.
Now you know what herbaceous and treelike shrubs are. The names and photos given in the article will help you in choosing plants for your garden.
