Evergreen Flowering Shrubs For Borders
Though some are deemed a bit garish there are quite a few relatively unknown types to grow.
Evergreen flowering shrubs for borders. Some of the best evergreen shrubs for your front or backyard are. A good plant for borders or a low informal hedge. In late summer when many other flowering shrubs have lost steam this plant is in its glory with pink white lavender or even blue flowers that bloom well into fall.
Rhododendrons are hardy woody shrubs and the dwarf cultivars dont grow higher than 3 ft. Hardy in Zones 5-7. Evergreen flowering rhododendron shrubs thrive in.
There are so many evergreen flowering shrubs to brighten up the garden - or container - that we have decided to aim out list at those evergreen shrubs that flower for long periods. Compact Maximum Rhododendron Rhododendron Maximum Compacta A small bushy and hardy evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and pink flowers that bloom in late spring. There are taller types for use as a border backdrop and medium or small ones that can be woven throughout.
Camellias are evergreen shrubs that bear rose-like flowers in shades of white pink and red in February and March. Camellia With pretty flowers in the spring and glossy green foliage the camellia is one of the most loved shrubs in our gardens. On that basis many of the flowering evergreen - such as Rhododendrons and Azaleas have been confined to the also ran section.
They do best in a shady spot and need acidic soil. The small compact rhododendron shrubs are perfect for small gardens containers mixed beds foundation plants and driveway borders. If you dont have this type of soil camellias grow very well in pots of ericaceous acidic compost.
Plants grow 6 to 10 feet tall. Many also have attractive foliage and fruits too. With large leaves and red berries in the autumn these plants are perfect for patio containers or as borders along with other plants.