Ornamental shrubs planted in the garden look very attractive and harmonious. They are used as a background for other plants or as a hedge. May be a tapeworm (single landing) or the main element of the composition. Shrubs can not only decorate your summer cottage, but also be functional. Having planted varieties of thorny bushes near the fence, you will protect yourself from prying eyes or unwanted intruders from outsiders into your territory. Ornamental shrubs are divided into two types: flowering and decorative deciduous.
Flowering shrubs
These shrubs at some time are covered with many beautiful and fragrant flowers, which looks even more spectacular than just lush greens.
Dogrose
This shrub is familiar to everyone. In addition to the undoubted beauty of the plant, its fruits are also very good for health, and a bush planted in the form of a hedge will protect your site, as it has thorns. The flowers of terry rose hips are not inferior in beauty to the queen of flowers - the rose. Rosehip is undemanding to special care, quickly grows and densely branches. It blooms all summer since May.
Spirea
Unpretentious plant. There are varieties of spirea, some bloom in spring, others in summer. Combining different species, you can achieve flowering all season.
Lilac
Large shrub up to two to three meters in height. There are many varieties that differ in the shape and shades of flowers. It prefers sunlight, so lilac can be used as a tapeworm. It is resistant to cold and unpretentious.
Forsythia, or Forsythia
The sunny shrub, densely showered with lemon star flowers, will greatly revitalize your garden in early spring. Flowering lasts about three weeks. Forsythia leaves usually appear a little later.
The bush is thermophilic, therefore fully reveals its decorative possibilities in the south of our country. Looks great as a hedge.
Weigela
Flowering shrub is incredibly beautiful! Some varieties of Weigela can be attributed to decorative and deciduous species. For example, the Nana Variegata variety has a golden yellow border on the foliage, and the Nana Purplepurea weigel has reddish-brown leaves.
Jasmine
The bewitching aroma of blooming jasmine is loved by many gardeners. There are a large number of different varieties and hybrids of this shrub, differing in the size of the flowers, their shape and smell.
White-flowered jasmine is unpretentious, frost-resistant, slightly susceptible to various diseases. Looks great both in group plantings, and as a tapeworm. Flowering generally begins in May, but some varieties of jasmine bloom in the summer and even in September.
Rhododendron
With the onset of spring, rhododendron begins to be covered with luxurious buds. Red, yellow, pink and purple flashes will decorate your garden plot.
Decorative and deciduous shrubs
These shrubs perform many useful functions on the site, first of all, they delight owners with leaves of interesting shapes and colors, and they are also “pillars” of garden design.
Euonymus
Varieties of this bush can not be counted! Its foliage is very peculiar, which immediately attracts attention. Most often, the leaves are edged. The shrub tolerates frosts well, undemanding to special care. The euonymus hedge always looks elegant. However, with a single landing, it is also indispensable.
Red japanese maple
There are many varieties of Japanese maple. Leaves range from orange-red, carmine to dark red, almost black. A noticeable shrub looks great against the background of dark green conifers.
Barberry
Very elegant and attractive shrub. In winter, it is clearly visible in the snow due to its red spiny branches. From spring to late autumn, barberry is constantly changing - the leaves are constantly changing their color. Will serve as a decoration for any flowerbed, lawn or for the design of hedges.
Of course, it is impossible to list all the ornamental shrubs. There are a lot of them! This review will help you decide on at least some of them. Decorate your garden plot with wonderful green inhabitants and, no doubt, all your neighbors will admire and admire it.
