Garden Shrubs

Often overlooked by beginner gardeners in favor of herbaceous perennials and annuals, shrub plants are essential for a beautiful garden design, adding structure, texture, and lasting interest to any landscape. Shrubs act as an anchor around which the rest of the garden can be designed, providing a permanent structure and visual backdrop with year-round interest. Aside from design appeal, shrubs also hold the soil in place and prevent water and wind erosion.

Browse our selection of Zone 2-11 shrubs at Garden Crossings.

A cluster of pale cream-colored Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea blooms among green leaves, with several similar flower clusters of this flowering shrub visible in the blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
A Haywire® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis), with compact, conical form and bluish-green needles, stands among evergreen shrubs in a mulched garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of the dense, needle-like bluish-green foliage of Haywire® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis), with darker green branches behind. The lush texture and unique colors make this evergreen shrub a standout in any landscape. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Haywire® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)

$22.99
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Hedge Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex) is a compact, cone-shaped green shrub with dense foliage in a garden bed surrounded by leafy plants and mulch - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of a healthy Hedge Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex) with dense, upright branches and small, glossy leaves shown in a mulched garden setting with blurred greenery in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hedge Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex)

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A High Five™ Fatsia potted plant with deeply lobed green leaves sits outdoors by a light brick wall and an evergreen shrub—its long, narrow segments and pointed tips suit any shade garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. High Five™ Fatsia features large, green, deeply lobed leaves with seven pointed sections on a leafy stem. Dried brown leaves and mulch cover the ground, making it perfect for shade gardens. Similar foliage appears in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

High Five™ Fatsia

$22.99
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The Hollywood Hibiscus® Golden Globe™ Tropical Hibiscus features ruffled yellow petals, a deep red center, and bright stamens, making it a stunning choice for containers or garden shrubs. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus® Golden Globe™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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A close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals vibrant pink petals with a deep red center and yellow stamens, accented by glistening water droplets and lush green leaves.A close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus showcases white and light pink petals, a deep red center, and a yellow-tipped stamen against lush green leaves.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms and lush green leaves in a brown textured pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Three vibrant Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ flowers in circular frames: yellow with red center (top right), yellow with pink center (bottom left), and bright red (bottom right). Enjoy nonstop blooms. Text reads THREE in ONE. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ Tropical Hibiscus

$20.99
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A Hollywood Hibiscus™ Disco Diva™ Tropical Hibiscus displays a vibrant orange flower with a red center and yellow-tipped stamen amid deep green leaves, with a closed bud in the lower left corner of the image. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ Disco Diva™, a tropical hibiscus with ruffled orange petals, a dark red center, and yellow-tipped stamens amid lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Disco Diva™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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Close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ Earth Angel™ Tropical Hibiscus, showcasing its large white blooms with delicate petals and prominent yellow-tipped stamens, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A small bee collects pollen from the center of a stunning white Hollywood Hibiscus™ Earth Angel™ Tropical Hibiscus blooming among green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Earth Angel™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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The Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus features a vibrant coral pink bloom with yellow and red stamens, set against green leaves, with buds and plant pots visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals coral pink blooms with yellow-tipped stamens, set against lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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Close-up of two ruby-red blooms of Hollywood Hibiscus™ First to Arrive™ Tropical Hibiscus, their yellow centers contrasting beautifully with lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Hollywood Hibiscus™ First to Arrive™ Tropical Hibiscus showcases ruby-red blooms with yellow-tipped stamens, set against lush green foliage and a softly blurred blue swimming pool in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ First to Arrive™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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Close-up of a Hollywood Hibiscus™ Heartthrob™ Tropical Hibiscus bloom with orange petals, a red center, and yellow stamen dotted with water droplets. Lush green leaves frame this vibrant tropical flower. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Two striking orange blooms with red centers and yellow stamens stand out among lush, glossy green leaves, just like the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Heartthrob™ Tropical Hibiscus. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Heartthrob™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus features bright red ruffled blooms, a striking yellow-tipped stamen, and lush green leaves. The flower is shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus features vivid red blooms with yellow-tipped stamens and lush green foliage, creating a stunning focal point for any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant yellow petals with a deep red center, adorned with water droplets and surrounded by glossy green leaves and unopened buds for a striking tropical display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus features a yellow flower with a red center and striking stamen, framed by dark green leaves, highlighting its vibrant tropical beauty. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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Close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus, showcasing its bright yellow-orange petals with a red-pink center, glistening with water droplets and framed by lush green leaves in sunlight.A close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals dazzling orange petals fading to bright pink at the center, set off by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99

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
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Close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ Talk of the Town™ Tropical Hibiscus, featuring vibrant blush-pink ruffled blooms with yellow-tipped stamens, lush green foliage, and several unopened buds. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Talk of the Town™ Tropical Hibiscus, displaying vibrant blush-pink flowers with yellow-tipped stamens amid lush green foliage in bright sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Talk of the Town™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ VIP™ Tropical Hibiscus displays its bright orange petals with a red and white center, yellow-tipped stamen, and lush green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Hollywood Hibiscus™ VIP™ Tropical Hibiscus features a large peach-colored bloom with a red and white center, set against lush green foliage, shining brilliantly in the sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ VIP™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
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Close-up of Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer) red and pink leaves covered in water droplets, set against a green, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Delicate green leaves with reddish tips emerge on thin branches above brown mulch, signaling early color change in the compact Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer) ornamental tree - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer)

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Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, citrus-scented flowers with yellow centers among dense variegated foliage, creating a vibrant garden display when highlighted by sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) highlights its variegated green leaves with yellow mottling and clusters of small, round white buds nestled among fragrant, citrus-scented blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

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A cluster of double white blossoms from Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) is surrounded by lush green leaves and shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, double-petaled flowers and lush green leaves, creating a fragrant outdoor display set against vibrant greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
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Close-up of two white flowers with yellow stamens on the Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub. Delicate, slightly crinkled petals bloom among textured green leaves and lush background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of blooming Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub with clusters of small white flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant spring display. Ideal as a compact, lush addition to any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
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In the foreground, large white Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers with sturdy stems bloom among green leaves, while pink roses and lush greenery appear behind. Trees and a body of water are visible in the cloudy background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. An Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea with sturdy stems and large white flower clusters stands amid dark green leaves in a garden, surrounded by trees and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea features dense, rounded clusters of pale pink, light green, and blue blooms set against lush dark green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLarge clusters of pale pink and lavender blooms make the Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea stand out in the garden, its flowering shrub brightening green leaves and a lush backdrop of grass and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of large, round clusters of white Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking shrub with lush green leaves and softly blurred hydrangeas and trees in the sunny background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea shrub, adorned with large white blooms and green leaves, is set outdoors against a blurred backdrop of trees and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

red azalea shrub plants

Plant Shrubs with Flowers for an Enduring Gardenscape

With so many sizes and styles available at Garden Crossings, there's an option for every outdoor space. 

These woody plants branch near the base and range from compact varieties just 6 inches tall to bold statement plants reaching 6 to 8 feet. That size range makes them useful in almost any planting situation. Browse our selection of deciduous garden shrubs that put on a spectacular seasonal show, or opt for evergreen varieties to keep your landscape looking great year-round.

red azalea shrub plants

Low-Maintenance Permanence

Beyond their good looks, shrub plants are surprisingly low maintenance. Most do well with pruning every one to three years, which encourages fresh new stems and keeps plants looking their best. 

Choose from various varieties at Garden Crossings. Each is personally inspected before shipping for quality, performance, and customer success.

FAQs

Early spring is generally the best time for cooler regions to plant shrubs, providing a longer growing season. Autumn is ideal for warmer climates because the soil remains warm while air stays cool, helping roots grow before winter. When planting in autumn, we recommend doing so at least six weeks before the first frost in your region to give plants a change to establish when planting in the fall.

Every shrub in our collection is labeled with its hardiness zone, so you can quickly narrow down what will thrive where you garden. Not sure of your zone? Use our USDA Zone Map, or read our guide to understanding USDA hardiness zones for tips on choosing the best plants for your climate. Once you know your zone, our online selection makes it easy to find where to buy shrubs suited to your exact growing conditions. Choosing zone-appropriate shrubs is one of the best ways to set your garden up for long-term success.

Your best shrub plants depend on your gardening goals. Evergreen shrubs are great for creating lush, neat borders year-round, while flowering shrubs provide yearly blooms without the need for replanting. Tall shrubs make for great privacy screens, like those in our Thuja collection.