If you are looking for plants that brighten your garden without requiring too much time or knowledge, These 15 flowering shrubs are the ideal solution.
They are perfect bushes for diverse climates, resist droughts moderate diseases and require simple pruning.
From the classic hydrangeas to the exotic lantana, each of these shrubby plants offers something unique, intoxicating fragrances, intense colors and, like other shrubs most used to form hedges, food for butterflies and bees.
15 resistant flowering shrubs
1. hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
The hydrangea prefers partial shade and moist, acidic soil, so it is advisable to add compost if the soil is alkaline.
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Requires abundant watering in summer, avoiding waterlogging, and its greatest attraction is that its flowers change color depending on the pH of the soil: blue in acidic soils and pink in alkaline soils.
2. The pink (Rosa spp.)
The rose needs direct sun for at least six hours a day and well-drained soil. An annual pruning in winter will maintain its vigor, and although watering should be moderate, it is better to water little but deeply.
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There are especially resistant to all types of pests, like ‘Knock Out’, which bloom non-stop.
3. oleander (Nerium oleander)
The oleander is perfect for warm climatesas it tolerates intense sun and poor soils.
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Once established, the oleander hardly needs watering, demonstrating great resistance to drought. However, caution must be taken, because the entire plant is toxic if ingested.
4. The forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia)
Forsythia grows well both in sun and light shade and only requires pruning after flowering.
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With moderate watering and resisting short droughts, its yellow flowers are among the first to announce the arrival of spring.
5. camellia (Camellia japonica)
The camellia prefers partial shade and acidic soil, as it is considered an acidophilic plant, like hydrangea, rhododendron or azaleas. You must also ensure sufficient protection against cold winds.
By keeping the soil moist, but not excessively, it will show off its elegant flowers during winter and spring. It is ideal for gardens with a sophisticated touch.
6. azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
Azaleas and, from the same family, rhododendrons, They need acidic soil and partial shade. It is important to water them with lime-free water to avoid chlorosis.
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Its explosion of color in spring, with pretty pink or white flowers, makes it perfect even for growing in pots.
7.Lantana (Lantana camara)
lantana loves full sun and well-drained soil; Resists even extreme heat.
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It constantly attracts butterflies, and its flowers change color as they mature.
8.Duranta (Duranta erecta)
The duranta, coralillo or sky flower develops well in both sun and partial shade. Needs regular watering in summerwhich can be reduced in winter.
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A occasional pruning It will help keep its shape. It produces clusters of blue or purple flowers followed by showy golden berries, which are not edible.
9. gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
The gardenia requires filtered sun and acidic soilin addition to high environmental humidity.
The gardenia adapts to indoor and outdoor cultivation.
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Watering it to keep the soil moist, preferably with rainwater, it will give off an unmatched nocturnal fragrance, perfect for planting near windows.
10. hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus)
The hibiscus is a very decorative shrub with large, showy flowers. Although some varieties can be planted in pots, others can grow up to two meters.
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Needs full sun and fertile soil to produce its large flowers. During its flowering in summer, watering should be more regular. In spring it requires light pruning. It is capable of resisting light frosts.
11.Deutzia (Deutzia gracilis)
With a moderate irrigation and avoiding waterlogging, The deutzia is covered with clusters of white or pink flowers in spring, and is also very attractive to bees.
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It grows well in sun or partial shade and needs only one pruning after flowering.
12. budleyia (Buddleja davidii)
The buddleia, known as «butterfly bush», requires sun and well-drained soil, along with drastic annual pruning.
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Very resistant to drought, it attracts butterflies en masse, which will fill your garden with life.
13. seven sons tree (Heptacodium miconioides)
Once established, the tree of the seven children resists well with moderate watering, and produces white flowers in summer-autumn followed by very decorative red fruits.
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It has the advantage that it tolerates both sun and partial shade, in addition to urban pollution.
14.AButylon (Abutilon megapotamicum)
The abutilon has hanging flowers in the shape of a lantern, ideal for pergolas or high areas.
The «Japanese lantern» can have different colors depending on the species. These are from the striated abutilon or «red tiger» abutilon.
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Thrives in sun or light shade, although It must be protected from strong frosts. It requires regular watering in summer and reduced watering in winter.
15. fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica)
Fuchsia’s hanging flowers in red, pink and purple tones make it perfect for pots or gardens with shady corners.
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Prefers partial shade and cool soil. During the summer, watering should be abundant, as it does not tolerate drought. In spring it needs pruning.
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