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.
Buttonbush is an excellent native plant for wet, even boggy, sites. The distinctive fragrant flowers support pollinator populations. This variety was selected for its compact habit: it is about half the size of typical buttonbush. It also has showy red fruit rather than the typical green fruit.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMNCOSS' PP#26,543, CBR#5124 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Hedges, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Fragrant, Native |
