This selection brings together flowering shrubs such as Hydrangea, Magnolia and Euonymus, which add interest to the garden from late winter through autumn. Plant them in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
At a glance:
- 🌸 Flowering: from late winter through autumn
- ☀️ Position: full sun or partial shade, depending on the variety
- 🌱 Soil: well-drained and enriched with organic matter
- 💧 Watering: regular during the first year
- ✂️ Care: annual pruning after flowering
- 🎯 Use: border, specimen planting or flowering hedge
Flowering shrubs: a vibrant touch for the garden
Some shrubs are all it takes to transform a dull garden into a true ornamental garden. Flowering shrubs bring the seasons to life with their abundant, colourful blooms, from late winter through the last days of autumn. Among the must-haves, Hydrangea, Magnolia and Euonymus offer very different flowers and foliage, suited to most gardens in France. Planted in a border, as a specimen or in a flowering hedge, these shrubs add structure and colour throughout the year.
Planting and caring for a flowering shrub in the garden
Success with a flowering shrub depends on choosing the right position—usually full sun or partial shade, depending on the variety—and well-drained soil enriched with organic matter when planting in the ground. Regular watering during the first year encourages the roots to establish, after which less frequent watering is enough once the shrub is settled. Annual pruning after flowering encourages vigorous regrowth and denser blooms the following year.
Buy your flowering shrubs from Plant and Stories
Plant and Stories offers a selection of flowering shrubs from French and European growers, chosen for their vigour and abundant blooms. Each shrub is carefully packaged to ensure fast, secure delivery to your garden or terrace. Whether you’re looking to create a flowering hedge or brighten up a border, these flowering shrubs bring structure and colour to your outdoor space all year round.
To find out more, read our complete guide: Flowering shrubs: which ones to choose for a garden in bloom.
