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Many people are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve, who lived in the Garden of Eden. Surely there grew beautiful flowers, trees and more than one ornamental shrub. Pleasant aromas and refreshing shade of plants gave paradise pleasure to the first people.
Today, people are still trying to look for places where you can fully merge with nature and relax. Mountains, the sea, the ocean coast, forests and deserts attract visitors. Unfortunately, for many it is only a dream.
In fact, you can create a paradise at your dacha. It is enough to plant trees, beautiful shrubs, flowers and grass. All with the wisdom to equip, put the swing in the lush greenery, and then, resting, enjoy the beauty.
It happens that fruit and flowers are already growing on the plot. Therefore, it remains to pick flowering bushes to create a heavenly atmosphere. But what kind of ornamental shrubs to choose? A brief overview of the most popular species will help make a wise decision.
Creating a garden landscape
A variety of shrubs are often used as a hedge. Planted in one row, they reliably protect the site from uninvited "guests".And how many pleasant emotions do blooming ornamental bushes cause in spring or summer?
Low-growing varieties are planted for the arrangement of living borders. And tall bushes are incommensurably bright bouquets of fragrant flowers. Truly a paradise!
Some specimens use to divide the garden into areas in the English style.
Others are the everlasting backdrop of summer and autumn colors. Plunging into the world of ornamental shrubs for the garden, it is easy to imagine what the delightful place of pleasure will look like.
Popular types of flowering ornamental shrubs
The original garden plants especially attract attention during flowering. They are placed in different places of the site. Friendly lilac or jasmine can often be seen near the gate. Other beautiful ornamental shrubs for gardening are planted on lawns or near the terrace. A brief description of the popular flowering species will help you choose the right copy.
The lilac blossomed near the dacha porch of the
When spring becomes the full mistress on the ground, the lilac blossoms in the gardens. Majestic bushes dress in purple, purple, pink and white outfits. And around the air is filled with a heady aroma.
This ornamental shrub grows up to 3 m in height. It has a rounded crown and spreading branches, covering the bark of a grayish or brown color. The leaves of lilac resemble small hearts, pointed at the edges. In some species, they are lanceolate. Inflorescences come in the form of brushes with many small flowers, exuding a pleasant aroma.
In the natural environment, there are more than 20 types of such unpretentious shrubs. Cultivated varieties or hybrids know much more. Here are some of them.
Amur
An ornamental shrub grows from 4 m to 10. The leaves are ovate, slightly shriveled. During the period of blooming have a purple-greenish tint. In the summer they become dark green, in the fall - yellow or orange. Inflorescences are white, sometimes with a creamy tint. Dissolve in late May.
Hungarian
This shrub is distinguished by a set of dense branches, ranging in height from 3 m to 7. The leaves are shiny, in the form of an ellipse, dark green. Begins to bloom at the end of May with small buds located on loose panicles.
Chinese
Shrub of this variety is bred by fusing Persian and ordinary lilacs. It grows up to 6 meters. On thin hanging shoots grow oblong leaves ovate. Brush lilac-purple bloom in late spring. They smell fragrant aroma.
Shrub tolerates winter cold and frost. It does not require special attention, therefore it is the most popular shrub in the suburban areas of Russia.
For the bushes to always have a well-groomed appearance, you should cut off the dried brush of flowers. And also periodically rejuvenate old bushes.
In the arms of jasmine bushes
Charming jasmine bushes grown in summer cottages are most often climbing species. The plant is characterized by such features:
- On smooth shoots are located trifoliate leaves of dark green color.
- During flowering, large buds appear at the tips of the stem.
- Inflorescences are collected in small bouquets. Can be located on the tops or sides of the escape.
In nature, there are various types of jasmine garden bushes. There are more than 300 varieties. They differ in the color of the buds( white color, pink and yellow), the structure of the shoots and the height of the bush.
The smell of jasmine is delicate but persistent. Indoors can cause allergies or headaches.
The most popular ones are described below.
Jasmine oblate
Belongs to the family olive. It has a small size. Leaves lanceolate light green. The buds are pale purple with a pleasant aroma.
Shrub species of jasmine
Upright plant up to 1.5 m high. The shoots are thin and flexible, covered with smooth bark. The leaves are paired, most often in twos. Inflorescences are located on the branches from the side.
Jasmine Lerath
It grows up to 3.5 m in height. Stems are long green, leaves are lanceolate. Inflorescences are small white in color with a pleasant aroma. Such charming shrubs for summer houses create an exciting, fragrant zone around them for several weeks. The plant is frost-resistant, hardy. Rarely sick. Requires regular pruning of old shoots.
White Bridal Veil For a beautiful garden dividing into zones, they often use the bristle. It grows up to 3 m in height. It has spreading branches that gracefully lean to the ground. Each shoot is covered with small rounded leaves, which gives the bush a rounded volumetric shape. The edges of the leaves are jagged, the color is dark green on top, slightly lighter on the inside. During flowering miniature buds are located along the shoots. There are white or pink.
The fruit tree has been used in Russia since the 19th century as an ornamental shrub for summer cottage. In nature, there are more than 10 species of this plant. In gardening is used only 2 varieties.
Amur's wristband
The bush grows up to 3 meters high. Leaves cordate lobed. Outside is dark green, on the back side is grayish. Inflorescences consist of 10 or 15 white buds, small in size.
calypod shrub bush The shrub has a hemispherical crown. It grows up to 3 meters. The leaves are elliptical, slightly elongated. Inflorescences are snow-white or pinkish. Care for shrubs is not difficult. Gardeners are pruned regularly to preserve their shape. It tolerates cold winters.
Snow-white spirea
Another name for the bubble-spiraea. It can be called a bush in lush attire.
There are two types of ornamental shrubs in the country: dwarf and giants up to 2.5 meters high. Branches of brown spirea, creeping, spreading or erect. Inflorescences consist of small buds and can be in the form:
- panicles;
- spike;
- corymbiform;
- pyramid.
The color of the buds is white, sometimes crimson. There are different varieties of spirea.
Spirea Grefshaym
This type of spirea grows to two meters. It has drooping shoots with red-brown bark. Crown spreading. Terry inflorescences of snow-white color, are collected in decorative umbrellas. Blossoms six weeks in the second year after disembarkation.
Spirey Argut
A wide-spread decorative bush rises to a height of 2 meters. It begins to bloom in the last days of May with snow-white tassels along the entire stem. During this period, the bush resembles a frothing waterfall.
In the first row at the parade of flowers - hydrangea
Hydrangeas are beautiful ornamental shrubs to give, the flowering of which begins in July and ends in early autumn. In its natural environment, the plant grows to 3 meters. Some varieties resemble dwarf trees or vines. Shrub is deciduous and evergreen.
The leaves of the plant are oval-shaped with a pointed tip. The edges are serrated with streaks. It blooms spherical bouquets, consisting of tiny buds of different shades. These can be:
- snow white;
- cream;
- red;
- lilac;
- pink;
- blue flowers.
When caring for hydrangea, it is important to ensure that the soil does not dry out. To do this, after watering it mulch with needles, sawdust or peat. Inflorescences that have bloomed, cut off. Each spring, the bushes are thinned out, leaving only strong shoots.
Hydrangea can be planted at the main entrance to the suburban area. She, like elegant ladies, will always be first in the parade of flowers.
Lemon Spring Beauty - Forsythia
Spectacular garden shrubs that bloom in lemon lemon blossom in early spring turn the site into an oasis of pleasure. This is forsythia. The plant is a bush or tree up to 4 meters high. Leaves - serrated oval. Buds consist of 4 petals. Appear in early spring on bare shoots. Withstands severe frosts. In nature, there are more than 10 species. We mention only a few.
Forsythia European
The plant has a narrow ovoid crown. It grows up to 3 meters. The leaves are bright green. Inflorescences - yellow or lemon in the form of bells. This species is considered the most winter-hardy.
Forsythia Giralda
In its natural environment, a plant was found in northern China. His leaves resemble an ellipse. The tips are elongated. Top plate of leaves of dark green color. The back side is pale. The buds are bell-shaped, bright yellow.
Forsythia ovoid
These spring flowering shrubs have sprawling shoots. Grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The shape of the bright green leaves resemble an egg. Buds of lemon or yellow color. Petals oblong with sharp tips.
Forsythia care is quite simple. In the spring it is necessary to cut the frozen branches. If dry inflorescences remain, remove. In the fall, forsythia branches are tilted to the ground and covered to protect the bush from severe frosts.
Red viburnum - a symbol of kindness
Ornamental shrubs for the garden like viburnum and hawthorn are not only decoration but also a useful plant.
Kalina is a sprawling shrub that grows up to 2 meters. It is especially impressive for its spring flowering. Flat milky inflorescences, inside of which are nondescript buds, are framed with white flowers. It seems that they are about to open. In fact, this is their charm. Miniature buds bear fruit, and outdoor ones attract various insects.
When the flowers fall, fruits appear. Over time, they fill up with red and so hang until late autumn. Especially vibrant clusters are beautiful when the plant loses leaves.
Berries contain a number of useful substances. Therefore, planting it in the country, you can kill two birds with one stone - beauty and health.
In the dry summer period, viburnum should be watered regularly. In addition, it needs additional fertilizing with various types of fertilizers. For prevention from pests, you can handle special preparations.
Playful brush hawthorn - the highlight of the suburban area
Hawthorn is a small tree or shrub that can live up to 400 years. It grows slowly, has prickly branches and small leaves. Recently, widely used as a living fence.
Caring for hawthorn is quite simple. Regular pruning of dead branches and cutting for garden design are the main points of care.
Rosehip - a reliable source of vitality
Rosehip is most often a garden shrub with thorny shoots. He is a close relative of the stately rose, but no less attractive.
Rosehip inflorescences are large or small such shades:
- white;
- pinkish;
- red;
- black.
Biologists have about 250 different varieties. Some of them are purely decorative, others bear useful fruits.
Dogrose cinnamon
Most common in Siberia. It grows up to 2 meters. It has thin rod-shaped shoots that are covered with reddish bark. The spikes are slightly curved, oblate at the stem. Ellipse-shaped or ovate leaves. The edges are notched. Pink inflorescences, exude a pleasant aroma during the flowering period( June-July).Fruits of an oval form ripen at the end of summer, and remain on the branches until winter.
Rosehip wrinkled
This type of rosehip is a high-growing( up to 2 m) spreading ornamental shrub. On the thorny shoots are wrinkled dark green leaves. Their upper plate is bare, the back plate is slightly pubescent. Shrub blossoms in different shades.
The maintenance includes regular top dressing of the soil and pruning to rejuvenate the plant.
A few years after planting, the dogrose should be thinned out. At the same time leave on the bush about 20 branches. Weak and outdated shoots are removed in early spring.
Mountain ashberry - a decoration for the garden
The ornamental shrub of this species, 2 meters high, has straight stems of gray with a brown tinge. Leaves with sharp edges and a pointed apex grow up to 20 cm. Openwork crown of a fieldfare during the blooming of a slightly pinkish color. In summer, it becomes light green, and by the fall it turns yellow or red.
White-yellow fragrant buds are collected in long inflorescences - a pyramidal whisk. In each flower, the stamens are longer than the petals, so it looks fluffy and soft.
Begins to bloom a mountain ash at the beginning of summer, and ends by August. Therefore, you can be touched by its beauty for 2 months.
Weigel - an unpretentious garden shrub
Any kind of soil is suitable for this gorgeous plant. She feels great on the open garden and in partial shade. Weigela tolerates pruning and dry times. The plant grows up to 2 meters in height. The first bloom comes in the second year after planting.
Weigel is different from other shrubs in that it blooms twice a season. For the first time on last year's sprouts, the second one on the young ones.
Bright pink buds delight gardeners from May to July. Even after this period, the bush does not lose its beauty, thanks to the lush greenery.
To preserve the original appearance of the bush, it must be protected from frost. If the winter is not very snowy, weigela should be covered with leaves or branches of needles. When a lot of snow - branches gently bend down to the ground.
Weigela Eva Ratke
This hybrid has a sprawling crown with a diameter of about 3 meters. Leaves are light green, but saturated. Buds in the form of bells, which are bright red on the outside, and slightly lighter on the inside. In addition, they shine in the world.
Thanks to its pleasant aroma, the bush creates around itself a magical cloud of bliss that attracts color lovers. The plant loves open light areas and fertile soil.
Winter-resistant ornamental shrubs - video
Considered species of ornamental shrubs are only a small part of the known names of plants. But even if you plant several options in the country, you can create a real paradise for relaxation. And during the flowering period - enjoy the fragrant smells of garden shrubs. Truly, this is a great opportunity to approach the ideal conditions of life on earth.
