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.
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is a green leafy plant with round, flat leaves and clusters of light green buds, seen here growing by a white weathered fence surrounded by blurred greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) with green, round leaves and clusters of red-orange berries at the center. The blurred background emphasizes the unique foliage and vibrant berry arrangement. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

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A cluster of vibrant green and reddish-brown leaves on a Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla deer-resistant shrub grows outdoors in sunlight with a concrete surface in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of green and reddish-brown leaves with small yellow buds adorns a branch of Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla, a deer-resistant native shrub, set against blurred lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla

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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

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A Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla, a native shrub with yellow-green leaves and red-tipped foliage, grows in a wood-mulched bed bordered by green grass and purple-flowering plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of a Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla, a native shrub, displaying green leaves with reddish edges and a cluster of pale yellow buds in the center, set against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

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A dense, rounded Kodiak® Green Diervilla shrub with bright green leaves thrives in a garden among flowers and grass, while mulch and rose bushes provide background texture - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush Kodiak® Green Diervilla—shade tolerant with dense, bright green foliage—thrives in a pollinator garden, bordered by a manicured hedge in front and mulched with wood chips on the left - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak® Green Diervilla

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Close-up of vibrant Kodiak® Orange Diervilla leaves in red, pink, and pale yellow shades. This shrub features pointed tips and prominent veins, creating striking and colorful foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A drought-tolerant shrub with slender branches and pink, yellow, and light green leaves, Kodiak® Orange Diervilla adds early autumn color to garden beds mulched beside logs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Orange Diervilla

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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

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Clusters of small pink flowers with yellow centers bloom on green shrubs, likely the La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis), a popular flowering shrub that fills the image with vibrant blossoms and lush foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) features clusters of small, pale pink five-petaled flowers and glossy green leaves, adding a vibrant touch to any sunny garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis)

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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)

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Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, deeply lobed leaves encircling clusters of small pale pink flowers and buds. Additional foliage with hints of purple blossoms appears in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus), a tall shrub with dark purple leaves, grows among green plants in a garden bed. A red measuring stick stands beside it, with a green metal building visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus)

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Close-up of vibrant red and orange autumn leaves on the deer-resistant Legend of the Fall® Bottlebush (Fothergilla), highlighting their textured surfaces, with softly blurred colorful fall foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Legend of the Fall® Bottlebush (Fothergilla) featuring dense foliage with vibrant red, orange, and yellow leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Legend of the Fall® Bottlebush (Fothergilla)

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The compact Legend of the Small® Bottlebush (Fothergilla) features clusters of small, round white flowers. Deer resistant and ideal for mulched beds, it brings charm to any landscape with its lush green backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Legend of the Small® Bottlebush (Fothergilla) is a compact native shrub with vibrant red, orange, and yellow autumn foliage, shown in a garden bed with black fabric, mulch, and surrounding greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Legend of the Small® Bottlebush (Fothergilla)

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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)

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A close-up of a Let's Dance Arriba!® Bigleaf Hydrangea flower cluster, a striking reblooming variety, set among lush green leaves in the garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large Let's Dance Arriba!® Bigleaf Hydrangea bush blooms with vibrant pink flowers among green foliage and mulch in a sunny garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Let's Dance Arriba!® Bigleaf Hydrangea

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A close-up of a vibrant pink Let's Dance Big Band® Bigleaf Hydrangea bloom with delicate petals, set among lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of vibrant purple Let's Dance Big Band® Bigleaf Hydrangea blooms with delicate petals and blue centers, set among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Let's Dance Big Band® Bigleaf Hydrangea

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A cluster of vibrant pink Let's Dance Can Do!® Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers with star-shaped petals and green leaves in the background; some central buds remain closed on this reblooming hydrangea. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a Let's Dance Can Do!® Bigleaf Hydrangea shows pink lace-cap clusters with central buds, framed by green leaves. In the background, a blurred purple hydrangea appears. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Let's Dance Can Do!® Bigleaf Hydrangea

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Let’s Dance Hot Stepper™ Bigleaf Hydrangea is a compact shrub with clusters of pink and light green flowers amid dark green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of vibrant pink blooms on the Let's Dance Hot Stepper™ Bigleaf Hydrangea, featuring delicate petals around clusters of central buds and dark green leaves in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Let's Dance Hot Stepper™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

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A cluster of vibrant pink Let's Dance Lovable® Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers, a reblooming variety, is surrounded by large, dark green leaves with pale green buds visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush Let's Dance Lovable® Bigleaf Hydrangea blooms by the lawn, displaying clusters of purple, pink, magenta red, and blue flowers among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Let's Dance Lovable® Bigleaf Hydrangea

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Close-up of Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea, a blue-flowering shrub featuring blooms in pink, purple, and light blue amid lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a vibrant Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea in full bloom, framed by lush green leaves, with other reblooming hydrangeas and foliage softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea

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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

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Close-up of Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue® Bigleaf Hydrangea in full bloom, with large clusters of purple and pink flowers surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a vibrant Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue® Bigleaf Hydrangea cluster, surrounded by lush green leaves and hints of additional hydrangea blooms in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue® Bigleaf Hydrangea

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Close-up of a Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea cluster with pink and white blooms and green leaves, set against a backdrop of blurred flowering shrubs. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Tall, cone-shaped clusters of pale green Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea flowers bloom among lush leaves in a sunlit garden, making this hardy shrub a standout feature amid trees and other shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea

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Close-up of several cone-shaped clusters of pale green and cream 'Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea flowers, with soft green leaves and a background of blurred greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense row of 'Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea shrubs showcases large, cone-shaped white flower clusters against a blue sky, with green leaves and mulch at the base - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea

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Long, slender spikes of small white flowers extend from leafy green stems as the dense Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea) grows over a stone border in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of overlapping reddish-brown, pink, and green leaves with prominent veins and glossy texture on the compact Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea) shrub. Leaves grow from the central stem - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea)

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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.