Full Sun Shrubs

Shrubs for full sun bring lasting structure, seasonal color, and year-round presence to your brightest garden beds. These woody plants thrive on six or more hours of direct sunlight per day. Unlike annuals and perennials, shrubs grow larger each season, so they anchor your landscape and give it a sense of permanence.

At Garden Crossings, we hand-pick our full sun shrubs for reliable performance in hot, sunny conditions. You'll find varieties with showy blooms, colorful foliage, and strong form that look great across multiple seasons. Plant them in your sunniest spots and they'll reward you with beauty and structure for years to come.

A close-up of the Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa) in full bloom reveals its soft, layered petals. The vibrant coral hue stands out strikingly against a backdrop of dark green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.
A close-up of the Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features long clusters of small purple flowers against blurred green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush garden highlights Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), its deep purple flower spikes attracting pollinators among green foliage and clusters of pink hydrangeas, with sunlit trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
A close-up of a vibrant Chrysalis Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flower cluster with green leaves. This pollinator-friendly plant has small, dense blossoms in a cone shape, displaying a gradient of purple shades from base to tip - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Clusters of vibrant purple and pink blooms adorn the Chrysalis Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), attracting pollinators with its cone-shaped flowers and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Chrysalis Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink streaks radiating from the center with a bright yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred greenery in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features lush green foliage and large white blooms with deep pink centers and radiating pink streaks, making it a striking addition to any sunny garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry (Berberis) is a deer-resistant shrub with thin reddish branches and dense foliage of small, oval green leaves edged in white with pink tinges, creating a striking tricolored pattern - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dense, sunlit green shrub with tri-colored foliage brightens the water’s edge, its variegated leaves shimmering in the light—an eye-catching Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry (Berberis) stands out against the rippling blue background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry (Berberis)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

Large, round clusters of pale greenish-white Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among dark green leaves. This Proven Winners shrub adds lasting seasonal beauty, with some dried brown foliage visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea is a large Proven Winners shrub featuring clusters of white blooms among lush green leaves and mulch in the garden, all beneath a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of a vibrant purple Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower in full bloom, with ruffled petals and a white center, set against lush green leaves on the shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the vibrant, double-layered Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with ruffled petals stands out against a blurred green background on this stunning flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

A large, green Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress (Chamaecyparis) stands in a mulched garden bed with some yellowing at the base, surrounded by other plants and trees beneath a cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of the Oso Easy® Mango Salsa Rose (Rosa) in full bloom, highlighting its delicate petals and yellow-tipped stamens, surrounded by lush green foliage on this vibrant Proven Winners shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of a cluster of vibrant Oso Easy® Mango Salsa Rose (Rosa) blooms with yellow centers stands out among lush green leaves and rosebuds, making this Proven Winners shrub a bright addition to any garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Oso Easy® Mango Salsa Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99
Densely packed, glossy green and reddish-purple spiky leaves of Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex) display sharp edges and a blend of mature green with young reddish foliage, shown outdoors in natural light - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex) with shiny green leaves, some showing reddish tips, in bright sunlight; the background features blurred foliage in deep purple and green tones - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
$39.99 $21.99

Close-up of Summer Wine® Black Ninebark (Physocarpus), a mildew-resistant shrub with deep purple, serrated leaves and red stems. Its dense, healthy foliage stands out against a blurred green background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Summer Wine® Black Ninebark (Physocarpus)

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

Clusters of small white flowers and buds on Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia shrub are surrounded by lush green leaves, creating a dense and vibrant garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small, star-shaped white flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves and buds on the deer-resistant Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia

$21.99
$21.99

Clusters of bright pink flowers with small petals and delicate stamens decorate the Double Play® Red Spiraea, a healthy shrub. Its green leaves with reddish edges stand out against a background of lush greenery. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCDouble Play® Red Spiraea is a green flowering shrub with clusters of small, bright pink flowers in a mulched garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Red Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99

La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) is an evergreen shrub with clusters of small, light pink flowers with yellow centers and glossy green leaves. It blooms in bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of light pink La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) flowers with yellow centers blooms among glossy green leaves, with buds and wilted flowers visible; the evergreen shrub stands before a softly blurred leafy background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis)

$22.99
$22.99
The Wine & Spirits® Weigela is a deer-resistant shrub with clusters of white flowers with yellow centers and green leaves, featuring both fully open blooms and buds densely packed for stunning garden appeal. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Wine & Spirits® Weigela flowering shrub, adorned with many small white blooms and lush green foliage planted in a mulched garden bed with a green hydrangea and tree behind it - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Wine & Spirits® Weigela

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

A cluster of vibrant orange and red Chicklet® Orange Trumpet Bush (Tecoma) flowers with green, serrated leaves, softly lit by sunlight and set against a blurred green background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCChicklet® Orange Trumpet Bush (Tecoma) features bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers and bud clusters, set against lush green leaves and beautifully highlighted by sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Chicklet® Orange Trumpet Bush (Tecoma)

$21.99
$21.99
A cluster of bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers blooms outdoors on the Chicklet® Gold Trumpet Bush (Tecoma), a vibrant shrub with lush green leaves in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers blooms on a Chicklet® Gold Trumpet Bush (Tecoma) in a sunlit garden, with blurred trees and colorful blossoms in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Chicklet® Gold Trumpet Bush (Tecoma)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of Just Chill® Double Mauve Camellia is an evergreen shrub with double mauve blooms and yellow centers among dark green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A small insect rests on a dew-covered Just Chill® Double Mauve Camellia bloom, featuring pink petals with yellow stamens and surrounded by glossy dark green leaves of this evergreen shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Just Chill® Double Mauve Camellia

$23.99
$23.99
A cluster of small, bright pink flowers and unopened buds on green stems, surrounded by chartreuse-yellow foliage of the Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea, creates a lively garden scene. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea displays clusters of vibrant pink, yellow-centered flowers above chartreuse foliage. This low-maintenance shrub is perfect for adding color and brightness to any green space. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea

$44.99
$44.99

The Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus) features clusters of vibrant pink, star-shaped flowers above dark purple, serrated foliage, creating a striking umbrella-like display against the rich leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers with white tips on thin reddish stems from the Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus), set against a blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of the Ringo® Double Pink Rose (Rosa) shows soft, layered pink petals with a yellow-orange center, set against green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the Ringo® Double Pink Rose (Rosa) in full bloom shows ruffled, darker pink petals near the center and yellow stamens against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Ringo® Double Pink Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24
Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya) is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub featuring narrow green leaves and masses of small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dense cluster of small white fragrant flowers with yellow centers and green leaves, typical of the Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya) evergreen shrub, fills the image - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Pink Piñata™ Abelia, a compact shrub with light pink trumpet blooms, red stems, and green leaves set against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Pink Piñata™ Abelia is a compact shrub with small green leaves and clusters of pale pink and white bell-shaped flowers bordered by mulch and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Piñata™ Abelia

$21.99
$21.99
Sunjoy Todo® Barberry (Berberis) is a deer-resistant shrub with dense clusters of small, dark purple leaves. It stands out in mulched garden beds, creating a striking contrast against yellow-green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunjoy Todo® Barberry (Berberis) is a dense shrub with small, deep burgundy deer-resistant leaves that stand out in a mulch-covered garden bed, creating striking contrast with surrounding bright green plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunjoy Todo® Barberry (Berberis)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of vibrant magenta pink blooms from the Perfecto Mundo Epic Pink® Azalea (Rhododendron), surrounded by green leaves, with blurred foliage and a building in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of vivid magenta blooms from the Perfecto Mundo Epic Pink® Azalea (Rhododendron), a striking reblooming plant. Its delicate petals and bold stamens stand out against lush dark green foliage for a stunning display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo Epic Pink® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99