Many flowers bloom beautifully but only for a short time, like cherry blossoms or daylilies. While their brief beauty is special, gardeners often want plants that provide color for many months. If you want shrubs that bloom for a long time and brighten your garden all season, here are five great choices.
1. Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a favorite because they bloom longer than many other shrubs. Panicle hydrangeas, in particular, can flower for three or more months, from summer into fall. They grow best with four to six hours of sunlight daily and are easy to care for.
2. Rose of Sharon
This hibiscus shrub produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers all summer long. Although each flower lasts only a day, new blooms keep coming. Rose of Sharon is drought- and heat-tolerant and can live for 20 to 30 years. It prefers full sun but is considered invasive in some states.
3. Landscape Roses
These roses are hardy and disease-resistant, blooming continuously through summer. They need little care and can be used as hedges, ground covers, or border plants. Their many colors and shapes make them versatile for any garden.
4. Weigela
Weigela shrubs produce clusters of bright, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Some varieties bloom only in early summer, but others, such as Sonic Bloom, rebloom into fall. Weigela is also deer-resistant, making it a practical choice.
5. Salvia ‘Hot Lips’
Known as Baby Sage, this shrub has unique red and white flowers that bloom from late spring until the first frost. It is drought-tolerant, attracts pollinators, and its flowers sometimes change color depending on the temperature, adding extra charm.
These shrubs offer long-lasting color and beauty, making your garden lively from spring through fall with less effort. Whether you want bright blooms, pollinator-friendly plants, or low-maintenance options, these shrubs are excellent choices for nonstop garden color.
