Many households are choosing to pave their front yards rather than create traditional gardens. Despite this trend, gardens still cover about one-third of urban areas in many Western cities. A well-maintained garden not only enhances your home’s appearance but can also improve your mood and increase your property value by up to 20%. The beauty of blooming plants adds a unique charm to any home.
At Lilylove, we encourage you to explore a variety of beautiful plants that can bring vitality to your garden. Consider these options when planning your next garden project and visit your local garden center. Stay tuned until the end to discover one of the world’s most stunning blooming parks.
1. Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
This popular plant is known for its striking ombre blooms, which transition from white to bright pink over about four weeks. It blooms from spring through late fall and can grow up to 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Preferring sunny locations, it requires regular watering during its blooming period.
2. Rhododendron Tree
Even younger rhododendron trees can be impressive. They need minimal maintenance if planted in a protected area away from direct sunlight and strong winds. With proper care, they will produce abundant flowers annually.
3. Forsythia
Forsythia’s vibrant yellow flowers signal the start of spring and can begin blooming as early as late February. This fast-growing plant is hardy to temperatures as low as -20°F and thrives in various soil conditions, including partially shaded areas.
4. Guelder Rose
The Guelder rose, or Viburnum opulus, offers beauty throughout the seasons with its large clusters of white flowers in late spring and red berries and leaves in the fall. It enjoys sunny spots, is adaptable to different soil types, and can withstand windy conditions and low temperatures.
5. Nanking Cherry
Nanking cherry is a hardy shrub that not only looks attractive but also produces sweet-tart cherries. It can survive harsh winters and its pinkish-white flowers cover the stems, giving way to flavorful cherries.
6. Smoke Bush
The smoke bush stands out for its colorful foliage and fluffy, smoke-like flowers that appear in mid-summer. The intensity of the color depends on the soil. It is cold-tolerant and comes in various colors, sizes, and blooming periods.
7. Otto Luyken
Ideal for small gardens, the Otto Luyken shrub features small, glossy leaves and fragrant spring blooms. It can thrive in both sunny and shaded areas and can be trimmed into a neat hedge if needed.
8. Lilac Bush (Syringa)
Lilac bushes are available in numerous varieties, allowing you to choose one that suits your garden. They provide delightful blooms in late spring. Regular pruning helps manage their height and ensures a vibrant display of flowers in colors ranging from white and bright pink to blue and violet.
9. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle plants enhance your garden with their attractive appearance and fragrant flowers. They also produce vitamin-rich berries, though they are somewhat bitter. You can choose between climbing varieties and shrub varieties, the latter being ideal for hedging.
10. Magnolia
While often associated with southern climates, some magnolia varieties are suited to northern regions as well. Their large, cheerful blooms brighten early spring. Bushier varieties can be shaped into elegant hedges and are also heavily flowered during their blooming period.
