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.
Enjoy color all year long with super glossy Waxwing™ Orange mirror bush. This New Zealand native is ideal for evergreen hedging, groundcover, and specimen plantings. Foliage displays a changing palette of layered orange tones throughout the season. Though quite tender, this vigorous shrub makes a nice choice for seasonal color in cold climates and can be brought indoors and grown as a houseplant in winter.
| Dimensions | 3 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Coprosma repens 'NGCOP8' PP#29,827 |
| Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Foliage Color | Orange, Variegated |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Dry |
| Uses | Containers, Foundations |
| Features | Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant, Winter Interest |
Trim or cut back as needed or as landscape role dictates.
