Ornamental shrubs for central Russia

Today, we'll look at which ornamental shrubs are suitable for central Russia, including photos and names, how to plant them in small and large plots, and how to choose the right flowering times and suitable locations for them. These shrubs can be used to divide a plot into zones, create accents, enhance the garden's color palette, fill it with fragrance, and create a festive atmosphere. Flowering shrubs can be trimmed to create the perfect garden look. See also: Lilies: planting and care in open ground — they will complement the summer bloom with their beauty!

For a small garden

If your garden plot is small and you want to plant beauty compactly, the following shrubs are suitable for you:

• Forsythia – small bushes with bright yellow flowers that bloom first in spring and look like little suns – they brighten up a dull spring garden so beautifully!
• Magnolia stellata paired with forcysia will complement the spring flowering picture with its white fragrant flowers.
• The Japanese rhododendron will pick up the baton and bloom next if you choose the 'Praecox' variety.
• At the end of May, the lilac will continue to bloom.
• In June, Kolkwitzia will show its beauty; it will bloom like a bouquet and decorate your garden.

And from July, the Syrian hibiscus will begin to bloom, and your garden will remain in bloom until September, with one shrub replacing another, changing the garden's elegant appearance and delighting its owners with abundant blooms.

For a large garden

In spring, daphne will take over, filling your garden with a wonderful aroma. In May, it will be replaced by the Canadian amelanchier, whose white clusters resemble bird cherry; in autumn, it will adorn the garden with crimson leaves. In late spring, the spirea will take over, beckoning bees with its snow-white, fragrant flowers. At the turn of spring and summer, the lilac will take up the baton with its lush blooms, filling the air with delicate fragrances. Planting several bushes with different colors will give your garden a vibrant spring palette that will delight the soul.

Summer shrubs come into their own after the spring ones. During this period, smoke bushes begin to "smoke," followed by barberries with their yellow flowers, which by autumn will turn into ripe red clusters of berries. Deutzia begins to bloom in June and continues its parade of flowers until the end of July, decorating the garden with delicate white and pinkish blossoms. In August, hibiscus will delight with its blooms; don't hesitate to add such a beauty to your garden.

 

At the beginning of autumn, the lush, regal hydrangea comes into its own, adorning any garden with its globes. Following it, heather, with its varied color palette, creates a festive feeling following the passing of summer, delighting with the beauty of its blooms until late autumn. Cotoneaster, rose hips, rowan, and hawthorn will adorn the garden until the cold weather sets in.

So, we've sorted out the flowering time. Now that we've identified the most suitable shrubs, let's look at the characteristics of the aforementioned plants. After all, we'll be planting them in our garden for many years to come, so we need to know exactly what kind of location they're suitable for, whether their care requirements are too labor-intensive, and then we'll decide which ones are best suited for your site. Also, please note: Perennial flowers for the garden and vegetable garden: photos with names - they will complement the floral extravaganza of your garden.

Features of perennial shrubs

In spring, the Japanese quince blooms most beautifully and brightly; it tolerates drought well, reacts calmly to frost, and the older the bush, the more frost-resistant it is, making it ideal for central Russia.
Jasmine is easy to grow, frost-resistant, and drought-tolerant, a fragrant beauty. It requires only a little fertilizing, such as mullein and ash, and will bloom profusely and delight you. Combine it with viburnum and hydrangea, and your enjoyment of its beauty will triple!

Jasmine – it's best to choose domestic varieties; they're better adapted to our harsh winters. If you're looking for small plants, choose 'Pearl,' and if you want a height of up to 2 meters, 'Snezhnaya Burya' is a good choice. Fertilize monthly with minerals, prune old and damaged shoots, and in June and July you'll be able to fully enjoy the beauty of jasmine blooms.

The beautiful, spherical hydrangea should be planted in partial shade. It doesn't tolerate chalky soil, but if your garden soil is acidic, it will delight you with its beautiful blooms. Moreover, the more acidic the soil, the more profusely the hydrangea blooms, delighting you with its beauty throughout August and September.

If you're looking to create a hedge, plant a Syrian rose. It thrives in a sunny spot, but protected from drafts and winds—perfectly located near a fence or house wall, where it will show off its lush beauty, transforming into a fragrant, vertical carpet.

Lilac is a popular garden plant. It comes in a variety of colors and can grow into a tree, so it requires regular pruning—it can reach up to 3 meters in height. In the spring, fertilize with bird droppings and remove damaged branches—that's all there is to it. 'Alima Harding' will bloom with white, double flowers, 'Paul Thirion' will be covered in purple blossoms, and if you want to add a delicate blue to your garden palette, plant 'Condorcet'.

Japanese quince requires spring pruning to remove damaged shoots, and from the age of five, it should be pruned to create a decorative look. The soil should be loosened and mulched.

Hydrangeas are most winter-hardy, especially the arborescent variety, such as the 'Annabelle' variety. Prune in the fall and shorten shoots to the outermost bud in the spring. Iron and magnesium fertilizers are all hydrangeas need for lush blooms.

Creeping heather will delight you in the fall, but it requires suitable soil with peat and sand. To plant it, replace the soil, add sawdust, and water it with a solution of apple cider vinegar (half a cup per bucket of water is enough). Water the plant with acidified water, mulch, and add mineral fertilizer.

By following our tips, you can grow beautiful ornamental shrubs in your garden that are perfect for your conditions, and enjoy magical blooms from spring to fall. And how they will decorate your garden! elegant zinnia — be sure to plant this beauty, it will fit perfectly into any site design and add its own special touch to the garden.