Among the ornamental shrubs, there are those that delight not only with lush or long flowering, but also with the beauty of the leaves. Among them there are those that easily endure the cold, do not require special care and look great at the same time. They are included in garden compositions, are invariable components of alpine slides and hedges. Single shrubs also look beautiful. Another advantage is the ability to quickly propagate shrubs on the site using cuttings or by obtaining cuttings.
Bubbles in all its glory
It is he who is often called a shrub without flaws. Unpretentious, rapidly growing, depending on the variety, it can have a different color of leaves from yellowish-green to purple. If desired, it is easy for the bushes to set any shape.
Pike rose
The bushes of pink glauk reaching 2 m in height are also called the blue pike rose, and all this thanks to the chic gray-purple leaves. At the end of summer, the shrub also pleases with its flowering.
Barberry
An unpretentious shrub with nondescript flowers and eye-catching leaves. In different varieties, they can be from light, almost yellow, to dark purple and patterned. It grows quickly, is not afraid of frost, under favorable conditions it can seize territory.
Elderberry black
It can grow both in the sun and in the shade. Unpretentious, the flowers have a characteristic odor that repels many of the insect pests. The color of the leaves depends on the season, and the shape also depends on the selected variety.
The shrub got its name not only because of the black color of the berries. Even the leaves of some shrub varieties become almost black by mid-autumn. Many varieties have edible fruits, which are successfully used in cooking, cosmetology, and medicine.
Weigela
Relatively unpretentious shrub, blooming 2 times per season. Drought tolerates much worse than high humidity. In preparation for winter, the bush should be slightly insulated in case there is no snow: a layer of mulch and wrapping is enough. Landing in our latitudes is recommended exclusively in the spring.
Cultivars with flowers ranging from light pink to purple-red are more common. Leaves can be not only green, but also two-colored. The shrub grows quickly and does not require special care.
Weigela Florida looks gorgeous without flowers. The shrub of this variety reaches a height of 46 cm, and can grow up to 90 cm wide.
Nandina
An interesting shrub with leaves that change color throughout the year. In early spring and closer to winter, they are purple, and in autumn they are dark green. An additional autumn decoration is red berries that resemble spectacular beads. The shrub reaches a height of up to 1.5 m, perfectly tolerates frosts up to - 23 C. In some areas, it is considered invasive.
Holly (holly)
Interesting shrub. Depending on the variety, the leaves can be edged from white and yellowish to rich bluish. Among the varieties of holly, there are those that do not shed their leaves for the winter. They are often used for Christmas wreaths and bouquets.
The plant does not tolerate the abundance of sunlight and can get burns, but it treats darkened areas, including those with high humidity, favorably. Holly is a dioecious plant. Red berries appear on female bushes by autumn, but only if a male plant is rubbed nearby.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea is deservedly considered a shrub that brightens the shadow. The shrub reaches a height of up to 1.5 m, large leaves can be both green and edged. Most varieties are frost-resistant, but for abundant flowering they still require the use of covering material in the winter.
During flowering, the shrub looks especially attractive. Gorgeous hats of flowers can have different colors. It is noteworthy that the color saturation can vary depending on the composition of the soil. Planting is possible both in May and September.
Daphne (daphne)
The shrub has several varieties, which allows you to choose not only the color of the leaves and flowers, but also the size. The smallest bushes reach a height of only 20 cm, and the largest ones reach 1.5 m.
Daphne feels better in the sun, but can grow in the shade. It tolerates high humidity well, but will not tolerate excessive prolonged drought. Frost resistance at altitude. The wolfberry freely tolerates frosts down to -15C in the absence of snow.
Derain
A unique shrub with colorful leaves and a wide variety of varieties. Moreover, all of them can be conditionally divided into 2 types: white and red. This applies specifically to leaf pigmentation.
Another feature of the deren is the bright red color of the stems in winter. A fast-growing shrub, it can reach 3 m in height and 3.5 m in width. Unpretentious, perfectly tolerates frost.
