Ornamental shrubs planted in the garden look very attractive and harmonious. They are used as a backdrop for other plants or as a hedge. They can be a tapeworm (single fit) or the main element of the composition. Shrubs can not only decorate your summer cottage, but also be functional. By planting varieties of thorny bushes near the fence, you will protect yourself from prying eyes or unwanted intrusion of strangers into your territory. Ornamental shrubs are divided into two types: flowering and deciduous.
Flowering shrubs
These shrubs, at a certain time, are covered with many beautiful and fragrant flowers, which looks even more spectacular than just lush greenery.
briar
This shrub is familiar to everyone. In addition to the undoubted beauty of the plant, its fruits are also very useful for health, and the bush, planted in the form of a hedge, will serve as the protection of your site, since it has thorns. Flowers of a terry rose hip are not inferior in beauty to the queen of flowers – a rose. Rosehip is undemanding to special care, it grows quickly and branches densely. Blooms all summer from May.
Spirea
Unpretentious plant. There are varieties of spirea, some bloom in spring, others in summer. By 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 the flowers. Prefers sunlight, so lilac can be used as a tapeworm. It is resistant to cold and unpretentious.
Forsythia, or forsythia
A sunny shrub heavily sprinkled with lemon-starred flowers will greatly enliven your garden in early spring. Flowering lasts approximately three weeks. Forsythia leaves usually appear a little later.
The shrub is thermophilic, therefore it fully reveals its decorative possibilities in the south of our country. Looks great as a hedge.
Weigel
The flowering shrub is incredibly beautiful! Some varieties of weigela can be classified as decorative leafy species. For example, the Nana Variegata variety has a golden yellow border on the foliage, while the Nana Purpureya weigela has red-brown leaves.
Jasmin
The enchanting scent 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 jasmine varieties bloom in summer and even September.
Rhododendron
With the onset of spring, the rhododendron begins to become covered with luxurious buds. Red, yellow, pink and purple highlights will brighten up your garden area.
Ornamental deciduous shrubs
These shrubs perform many useful functions on the site, first of all – they delight the owners with leaves of interesting shapes and colors, and are also “pillars” of garden design.
Berezkin
The varieties of this shrub cannot be counted! Its foliage is very distinctive, which immediately attracts attention. Most often, the leaves are edged. The shrub tolerates frost well, undemanding to special care. The euonymus hedge always looks elegant. However, for a single landing, it is also irreplaceable.
Red japanese maple
There are many varieties of Japanese maple. Leaves range from orange-red, carmine to dark red, almost black. The conspicuous shrub looks great against the background of dark green conifers.
Barberry
A very elegant and attractive shrub. In winter, it is clearly visible against the background of snow thanks to its red thorny twigs. From spring to late autumn, the barberry is constantly changing – the leaves now and then change their color. Will serve as a decoration for any flower bed, lawn or when decorating a hedge.
It is, of course, impossible to list all the ornamental shrubs. There are a lot of them! This review will help you decide on the choice of at least some of them. Decorate your garden plot with wonderful green inhabitants and, without a doubt, all your neighbors will admire and admire it.
