Planting shrubs is a great way to add dramatic variation in height and texture to your landscape. In addition, such a wall can become a hedge that will hide the yard from prying eyes and zone the space. Today we’ll look at shrubs that bloom pink, their names and photos.
What shrubs bloom pink?
Weigela
Spreading weigela grows up to 2 meters high. Its homeland is considered to be China and Korea, and is also found in the Far East. However, it also feels good in central Russia, although it can freeze slightly in winter, especially varieties with flowers edged with white. To protect it from frost, it is covered with any airtight material.
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Early weigela begins to bloom at the end of May. Flowers in the shape of medium-sized bells will delight you from 10 to 30 days; in summer, flowering is less intense.
Weigela looks good both in a single landing and in a group.
Lilac
Another flowering shrub with pink flowers, a favorite of many is our native lilac. Gardeners value it for its beauty, incredible aroma and ease of care. It tolerates frost well. And it begins to bloom in May, although some species - in early June.
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Lilac grows best on the sunny side; it can also withstand shade, but then the flower head will not be so voluminous and luxurious. What she definitely doesn’t like are windy places and drafts.
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron from the Heather family can enhance any garden. The flowers come in different shades: from white to fuchsia and purple.
Rhododendron is found all over the world; more than 10 varieties grow successfully in Russia, including Japanese, Daurian, Caucasian and others. If you purchased a heat-loving variety, don’t worry; you need to cover it with material for the winter. Then next year, already in May, it will again delight you with beautiful flowers.
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Magnolia
In recent years, magnolia can safely be called the queen of spring. Photos of her large flowers are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.
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In May, the following varieties of shrubs bloom with pink flowers: rosea, forest pink, Lebnera, loosestrife, lilyflower and sulanja. Alas, not all of them feel comfortable in central Russia.
For the winter, the plants are covered with material, and the trunk is carefully wrapped in burlap; you can also insulate the roots with fallen leaves, straw or bark.
Spirea
Another plant that Russian summer residents love is spirea. Its panicle-like inflorescences are white and pink. Interestingly, the former most often bloom in April-May, while in summer crimson shades delight the eye.
The height depends on the variety: small plants grow about 1 meter, but there are also real giants up to 3 meters.
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Frost resistance of spirea also depends on the variety. Birch-leaved and willow-leaved spirea tolerate winter best. The rest must winter under cover.
Almond
Do you want to surprise your country house guests? Plant almonds. This shrub with pink flowers blooms in spring: in March-April.
Almonds love the sun and warmth very much, so they can hardly survive a harsh winter. But there is an exception: steppe or, as it is also called, dwarf almonds, which can withstand even sub-zero temperatures. At the same time, it is very unpretentious and does not require careful care. True, it does not bloom for long: only about 10 days.
Dwarf almonds can brighten up a group of taller bushes when planted in front.
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Forsythia
The yellow one is more common, but there is also a pink one - abeliophyllum. The latter grows up to 1.5 meters high and is often used as a cut flower to create bouquets and floral arrangements.
Forsythia is considered an easy-to-care plant that loves the sun. However, not all varieties survive the winter without problems. If the plant freezes, unfortunately, you won’t be able to see it in bloom in the spring. When purchasing, be sure to consult with the seller about caring for the bush.
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Hydrangea
A small bush with huge caps, hydrangea cannot be confused with any other flower. She loves shade and moisture, grows in acidic soil, for which flower growers especially love her. After all, not everyone will grow up in such an environment.
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Hydrangea can easily survive the frost under the snow. But its main enemy is the scorching sun and drought.
If you decide to cut a hydrangea, keep an eye on the water in the vase and periodically trim the stem to freshen the cut.
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Common hawthorn
Most often it is found with white inflorescences, but it also happens with crimson ones. Grows in the form of shrubs and trees.
Hawthorn blooms in May-June and bears fruit in August. Its fruits can be eaten either in their pure form or processed: canned and dried. Berries have long earned a special status in folk medicine. But be careful: not all varieties of fruits are edible.
Hawthorn requires almost no care, but loves the sun very much.
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Kolkvitsia
It is found in the wild in China. But as an ornamental plant it is grown in countries with temperate climates. It tolerates Russian frosts well. However, it may freeze: then the tips of the branches will dry out. They are cut before flowering begins. By the way, the shrub blooms with pink flowers in May, sometimes in summer.
This is not to say that kolkvitsia is easy to care for, but if everything is done correctly, it will delight you with abundant flowering every year.
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Perennials
Perennial small pink flowers can decorate any flower bed. They will delight the eye for several years. If you plant them in a certain order, the flower arrangement will be reborn every year.
Autumn colchicum
A herbaceous plant classified as poisonous. Its root system consists of tubers on which new buds form. Thanks to them, the culture multiplies.
When the tip of the shoot dies, flowers form in the axils of the upper leaves. The buds are tubular, elongated, reminiscent of small lilies. In European countries, the plant is grown as a medicinal raw material for the treatment of leukemia and nephritis.
Dianthus pinnata
A spectacular unpretentious plant, characterized by compact bushes and bright buds. The shoots reach 35-40 cm. In the first year after planting, the crop strengthens the green part, and in the second year it pleases with lush inflorescences in mid-summer.
Carnation grows best on sandy loam and loam. She loves sunny areas that are sufficiently illuminated throughout the day. In summer the crop tolerates heat well, but in winter it requires shelter. For lush flowering, fertilizing and regular watering are required, but you need to make sure that the water does not stagnate in the area.
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Dicentra
The name of the culture translates as “broken heart”. The perennial grows 90 cm in height. The stems are erect, pink garden flowers are heart-shaped. The inflorescences are collected in soft brushes; they appear throughout May.
The crop is planted in sunny open areas or in partial shade. In flower beds, the plant is placed next to tulips and daffodils.
Aubrieta
A perennial plant with pink flowers is characterized by low soft shoots reaching a height of up to 20 cm. They are covered with small rounded leaves.
The buds are small, regular in shape, with rounded petals. Flowering continues throughout May. The culture is undemanding and grows on any soil. In flower beds it is placed next to alyssum, phlox, and iberis.
Pyrethrum pink
An unobtrusive beautiful plant that lives for 2-3 years. The buds resemble daisies in appearance. There are varieties with tubular flowers up to 2 cm in diameter. Stems up to 50 cm high, compact.
The culture loves sunny places. If you plant it in the shade, you will not be able to achieve abundant flowering. Pyrethrum is propagated by seeds or division. If the plant is already present in the flowerbed, in the future it will spread by self-sowing.
Primrose
An unpretentious perennial flower with tubular buds, preferring loose soils. The petals are arranged in several rows. Externally, the inflorescences resemble small roses. The leaves are oblong, oval, wrinkled.
Flowering begins early, in early April. In flower beds, the culture can be combined with irises and muscari. The buds of such species as Japanese primrose and fine-toothed primrose have a pink tint.
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Landing Features
- The first thing you need to do before purchasing seedlings is to evaluate the conditions for their cultivation. On which side will they grow: sunny or dark, dry or wet with groundwater, in chernozem soil or clayey soil? This will help you choose the right type of plant and protect you from failure.
- Experienced gardeners distinguish two times for planting seedlings: autumn and spring. Moreover, the second period is much shorter and you need to know exactly when you will plant the shrub in order to purchase it on time.
- When buying a shoot, pay attention to the leaves. As soon as they begin to unfold, its survival rate decreases sharply.
- If you plan to plant a bush in the fall, it is advisable to do this before October 15th. And even better - during September. The plant needs warm time to take root and become established. But here, be sure to make allowances for your region of residence: after all, in northern latitudes, October is less predictable than in southern Russia.
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