If you have a space in the garden that does not look very pleasing to your eyes then the shrubs will be ideal for beautifying the area.
Shrubs and other plants that serve as a decoration for your yard can be easily planted and grown in pots.
So today we have made a guide for some bushes that will be ideal for your yard and you can plant them in pots.
Cistus
Cistus is a beautiful flower shrub with simply beautiful evergreen leafage.
Cistus is a typical prairie shrub, very common in Mediterranean areas, and it will adapt well to similar mild, dry climates.
To correctly plant cistus, best plant in spring or fall in a spot that is protected from strong winds.
- Cistus does require soil that is well-drained where water won’t stagnate. Set up drainage if necessary with a 16-inch (40 cm) layer of gravel along the bottom of the hole.
- Cistus easily copes with poor soil even when rocky and full of stones.
- Favor an emplacement that is with full sun exposure to promote flower-bearing.
Cistus bestows us with abundant flowers from the beginning of spring up to summer. Although every single flower lives a short life, they constantly are renewed during the entire blooming season.
This shrub native to the Mediterranean area generally tops out at about 3 feet (1 meter), but some species can reach 6 ½ feet (2 meters) (Cistus populifolius).
Cistus is used in the worlds of cosmetology and perfume because it flattens wrinkles. Its essential oil is used for the benefits it shares to skin.
Daphne
The Daphne shrub is a genus of 75 to 90 species of shrubs. They are noted for their scented flowers and brightly colored berries. Flowering takes place in late winter to early spring. All parts of the Daphne are poisonous, especially the bright berries. Two of the Burkwood cultivars (Carol Mackie and Briggs Moonlight) are more common and could be excellent choices for your yard.
Carol Mackie plants are compact, rounded shrubs that mature to about 3 feet tall, with a slightly greater spread. They bear fragrant, white to light pink, tubular flowers in clusters and their blooming time is generally in early May. The flowers are followed by small red berries (drupes) if pollination occurs. Perhaps the outstanding feature of Carol Mackie plants is their variegated foliage.
Despite being classified as deciduous, some refer to Carol Mackie as “semi-evergreen.” The Daphne shrubs in a zone 5 garden will usually keep their leaves throughout the winter; the leaves do not become unattractive until late winter.
Fuchsia
The fuchsia flower is a beautiful, exotic flower with striking two-tone colors. The fuchsia flower is quite unusual with regard to its shape and the fact that they are really delicate. These beautiful flowers are great just about anywhere in your garden. However, you will find fuchsia growing best in hanging baskets on the patio. Keep reading to learn care instructions for fuchsia plants.
There is no doubt that fuchsias (Fuchsia) are a fabulous staple for hanging baskets with their elegant, drooping flowers hanging down like so many crystals on a fancy chandelier. But they can look fantastic in almost any container garden. They are easy(ish) to grow, and most will reward you with extravagant blooms all summer if you respect their slightly fussy requirements.
Be careful during summer months because too much hot weather weakens the fuchsia plant. This will not allow flowers to develop fully. You want to give this touchy plant plenty of shade. Also, hang the hanging baskets in cooler areas if you have summer temperatures that reach 80 degrees F. (27 C.) or more.
It will grow in hardiness zones 6 through 11, and they will do best with well-draining soil and partial sunlight.
Hydrangea
With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist. Unrivaled in the shrub world for beautiful flowers, the elegant ladies are easy to cultivate, tolerate almost any soil, and produce abundant blooms. Colors beguile with clear blue, vibrant pink, frosty white, lavender, and rose blossoms—sometimes all blooming on the same plant!
Hydrangeas are excellent for a range of garden sites from group plantings to shrub borders to containers. Varieties abound (every year, it seems, breeders, present us with more options!), and gardeners’ expectations of bloom size and color are boundless. To know how your hydrangea will grow, pay attention to the types, defined below. When you know what to expect, delights will be magnified.
Potentilla
This shrub will do best in full sun and well-drained soil, but regardless of its location, it is fairly easy to maintain. The flowers that it produces can be red, orange, pink, or white in color.
The shrub grows only 1 to 3 feet (30-91 cm.) tall, but what it lacks in size it makes up in ornamental impact. Gardeners in cold climates will find many uses for this hardy little shrub that thrives in climates as cold as USDA plant hardiness zone 2. Use it as a foundation plant, as an addition to borders, in mass plantings and as a ground cover.
Azalea
Nothing is more beautiful than an azalea shrub in spring bloom. These easy-care shrubs come in so many colors it’s hard to find one that doesn’t suit your needs. Azaleas can be grown in nearly any garden, instantly adding interest and color to drab areas.
These shrubs should be planted in the spring, preferably within cool, lightly shaded sites. Full sun, especially in southernmost climates, can actually burn the leaves while heavy shade can deprive them of necessary oxygen, resulting in poor blooming and weaker growth.
Azalea is a large shrub that is designed to grow in zones 4 to 9.
Brugmansia
The show-stopping hanging bugle-shaped flowers of angel’s trumpet make this a delight for any garden. Grown either as a woody shrub or small tree, this is a tropical plant. In cooler zones is often grown as a container plant that can be brought indoors when the weather turns cool. Hummingbirds are especially drawn to the angel’s trumpet. For container growing, plastic pots are preferred, since this is a large plant that is difficult to move if planted in heavy earthenware pots. The flowers produce a strong, fragrant scent, that is strongest in the night. Position the plant somewhere you can enjoy its smell.
This plant is toxic and exposure can be extremely dangerous and fatal. All parts of the plant are toxic and poisoning can occur from ingestion and even touching the plant. Gloves should be worn for everyday care of the angel’s trumpet. Take caution if you have children or animals and seek medical attention immediately if you suspect exposure or poisoning.
In warmer zones, the angel’s trumpet prefers a location with shade in the afternoon. In cooler zones, it does fine in full sun.
Brugmansia grows best in acid soil, though it will tolerate alkaline soils. It does not tolerate salt and is not drought resistant. If growing in pots, the angel’s trumpet will do well in a potting mix designed for azaleas and camellias.
Andromeda
This is a plant that looks a bit exotic, but it will look great in a container. It can easily grow to be 2 meters tall, but it will only do well in zones five to nine. This is a plant that prefers to grow in acidic soil, but other than that it is easy to care for.