A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
We’ve gathered a list of some of our most rugged plants. They’re prepared to brave a range of elements, including a bit of occasional neglect.
Our native winterberry holly is an adaptable plant that will tolerate a variety of conditions, including clay soils, and may be used for rain gardens as well as general landscaping and cutting gardens. Berry Poppins® is a heavy fruiting dwarf plant with better fruit set than ‘Red Sprite’. It is ideal for small sites that need winter color. Use Mr. Poppins® as a pollinator.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ilex verticillata 'FARROWBPOP' PP#25,835, CBR#5286 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Uses | Foundations, Mass Planting |
| Features | Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Native, Winter Interest |
Pruning is generally not needed, but can be trimmed in late winter. Branches may be cut for arrangements in fall and winter. It does require a male pollinator to produce fruit; Mr. Poppins™ is the preferred pollinator.
