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What is the best border shrub?
Privet Hedges (Ligustrum) Privet hedges are an excellent border option thanks to their aesthetic appeal and how quickly they grow. This type of hedge has dense foliage and sports beautifully scented white flowers during the summertime, which turn to purple-black berries in the fall.
Is spirea an evergreen?
Because they lose their leaves every year, spirea are not considered an evergreen plant.
What is a shrub plant?
shrub, any woody plant that has several stems, none dominant, and is usually less than 3 m (10 feet) tall. When much-branched and dense, it may be called a bush.
Does spirea need sun?
Spireas (Spiraea species) are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. These attractive shrubs are fast growing and should be grown in full sun for best flowering. They can, however, tolerate partial shade. Some are spring bloomers; whereas others bloom in the summer.
Why is it called a shrub?
The word shrub is derived from the Arabic word sharab, which means “to drink.” These syrups, common in colonial America, were used to make delightful drinks.
What is a good low growing perennial?
Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata) Moss Phlox grows 3-6 inches tall, covering the ground in dense, attractive green foliage that is moss-like in appearance. Even when not in bloom, this low-growing perennial adds rich color and interest to the landscape.
What can I plant next to spirea?
They look especially good paired with bigleaf hydrangeas. Or set them near clumps of hostas that will take some sun. Since spirea blossoms are mainly flat clusters, contrast the flower shapes you plant nearby. Narrow purple spikes of salvia or upright plumes of astilbe add nice variety.
What are shrubs 5 examples?
Some of the examples of shrubs are Croton, Lemon, Tulsi, Rose, Jasmine (Chameli), Bougainvillea, China rose, Pomegranate and Heena (mehndi).