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.
Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) is a leafless shrub that stands out with many upright, bright red stems in a field of similar plants, set against dry soil and scattered fallen leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) with lush green leaves grows in a sunlit garden, bordered by grass and other plants, set against a softly blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

$21.99
$21.99

Bright yellow-green, finely divided leaves of the Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) shrub fill the image with dense, lacy foliage and delicate pointed tips. The plant’s overlapping leaves largely obscure the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe bright green, finely textured foliage of a Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) shrub fills most of the image, with clusters of pink hydrangea flowers in the lower right corner. A white-framed window is partially visible at the top. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

Purple butterfly bush blooms, like the hardy Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), show long flower clusters above green leaves, with pink and orange coneflowers providing colorful background accents - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flower cluster among green leaves, with sunlight highlighting its vibrant colors and softly blurred background flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
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Close-up of Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) in full bloom, showcasing delicate pink petals, yellow stamens, and healthy green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) displays vibrant pink blooms with yellow centers, set among green leaves and flourishing outdoors in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
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Clusters of long, drooping branches covered in lavender-purple flowers and narrow green leaves arch gracefully over brown mulch, highlighting the elegance of the Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in a garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features arching branches with lavender-purple flower clusters, flourishing in a mulched garden bed bordered by green grass and trees - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
A close-up of a vibrant pink Double Play Doozie® Reblooming Spiraea flower cluster is surrounded by green and reddish leaves, with its small blooms forming a dense, rounded shape at the center. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Double Play Doozie® Reblooming Spiraea features clusters of vibrant pink, round blooms that stand out among lush green, serrated leaves, creating a striking garden display in bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Play Doozie® Reblooming Spiraea

$22.99
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Clusters of pink and pale purple blooms adorn the Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountain Hydrangea, a compact reblooming shrub. Its green foliage frames both budding and open flowers, bringing texture and vibrant color to any garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountain Hydrangea blooms in pale pink, light purple, and soft blue appear among green leaves and buds on this compact, reblooming shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountian Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of white blooms from the Gatsby Glow Ball® Oakleaf Hydrangea, arranged in a cone shape and surrounded by large, jagged green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Gatsby Glow Ball® Oakleaf Hydrangea, with its broad lobed green leaves and large cone-shaped clusters of white blooms, adds elegance to a landscaped garden beside a paved path - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Gatsby Glow Ball® Oakleaf Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of small, star-shaped purple flowers bloom densely among green leaves on the Bloomerang® Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa), a fragrant shrub prized for its vibrant color and exceptional reblooming performance. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Bloomerang® Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa), a fragrant shrub, features clusters of purple flowers and grows in a mulched garden bed, bordered by green grass and trees in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Bloomerang® Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa)

$23.99
$23.99

Clusters of pink and white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea blooms brighten the garden, their lush green leaves below. This hardy flowering shrub adds standout color and beauty against a backdrop of trees and shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea flowers with green leaves fill the foreground, while tall green shrubs are visible in the background, creating a lush garden scene. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea features cone-shaped flower clusters in white, pale pink, and light green, surrounded by green foliage and similar flowering shrubs in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-view of Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea is a lush shrub with large, cone-shaped clusters of pale pink and white flowers among green leaves in a mulched bed, with other blooming Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangeas in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of pale pink Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea flowers with green leaves, brightly lit by sunlight, stands out against a softly blurred brown and green background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea with vibrant blooms grows in a mulched garden bed near a white fence, with a red barn and green fields in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of pale purple, tube-shaped flowers with orange centers bloom on the Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), a compact dwarf shrub, set against a backdrop of blurred flowers and foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of pale purple, tube-shaped flowers with orange centers bloom on the Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), a compact dwarf shrub, taken in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Garden Crossings

Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers bloom among green leaves, some bearing brown patches, on the compact Midnight Sun® Weigela shrub. Sunlight highlights the colorful foliage, and a small black insect appears on one lower leaf. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMidnight Sun® Weigela features clusters of trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers amid green and reddish-brown leaves, creating a compact shrub with vibrant foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Midnight Sun® Weigela

$22.99
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A close-up of Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) shows dense clusters of blue flowers with orange centers, surrounded by green leaves and blurred purple flower spikes in the background of this compact shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A garden with neatly mowed grass, colorful flowerbeds, and a vibrant Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in the foreground. Flowering shrubs and more blooms add charm to the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

The Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry (Prunus) features clusters of small, round, bright red berries nestled among green leaves, thriving outdoors with light brown soil visible beneath its lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of an Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry (Prunus) branch shows clusters of small white flowers and reddish-green leaves, with visible buds. A blurred background highlights the delicate blossoms of this variety - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry (Prunus)

$22.99
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A round, dense Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex), a great boxwood alternative with small leaves, is planted in a mulched bed. Similar shrubs and pink-flowering plants appear in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex) is a dense, round evergreen shrub with small, shiny green leaves, making it an excellent boxwood alternative for garden beds. Pink flowers are seen in the upper left corner - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, featuring compact clusters of pink blooms and lush green leaves, with softly blurred additional flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, a compact shrub from Proven Winners, features clusters of light pink blooms amid lush green and yellow foliage, adding beauty to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of vibrant Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers in blue and purple hues, set against dark green leaves, with a softly blurred background of soil and foliage on this striking flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Let’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea in full bloom, showcasing vivid purple and blue petals framed by lush green leaves, set against a softly blurred background of flowers and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa) with ruffled coral petals and green leaves in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa) blooms with lush green leaves, adorned with water droplets, take center stage. Blurred potted plants in the background enhance the focus on these fragrant garden roses - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
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Two dark red, yellow-centered 'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) flowers bloom among green leaves in sunlight, with a white house partially visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.‘Aphrodite’ Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) is a fragrant flowering shrub with numerous deep red, cup-shaped blooms and lush green foliage that glows in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Aphrodite' Sweetshurb (Calycanthus)

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of clusters of small yellow flowers with long stamens bloom among glossy, dark burgundy leaves on the Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla, a native shrub valued for its striking yellow blooms and dramatic dark foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Two compact, bushy shrubs with dark purple leaves, Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla is a striking dark-foliage shrub growing in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by green-leaved plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant orange ruffled petals, a deep red center, green leaves, and a striking yellow-and-red stamen at the flower's center - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant orange blooms with dark red centers, yellow-tipped stamens, and is surrounded by glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99

Red and orange autumn leaves densely cover the drought-tolerant Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla, revealing hints of yellow and green beneath for a vibrant, colorful foliage display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of the Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla shrub, with reddish-brown narrow leaves, grows in a sunlit mulched bed alongside other plants and mulch in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99