Pink-blooming shrubsenliven every corner and break the uniform green of garden plantings. Pale or intense pink flowers look spectacular in any garden. Meeteasy-to-grow shrubs with beautiful pink flowers , suitable for both large and small gardens.
Shrubs blooming pink
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Pink flowering shrubs - Syrian Hibiscus
Syrian hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus), also known as garden hibiscus, isbeautifully flowering and easy to grow shrub It is often confused with home hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), which, due to its low frost resistance, can only be grown in homes. It is worth paying attention to this when shopping, so as not to make an unfortunate mistake.
The Syrian Hibiscus is a shrub with an upright habit, growing up to 150-200 cm in height. The biggest ornaments of the hibiscus are large flowers resembling garden mallow flowers. They can be one or two colors, single or full.
Pink-blooming hibiscus varieties : 'Hamabo', 'Pink Giant', 'Maike'.
Hibiscus syriacus
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Already in Junethese plants are covered with gorgeous pink flowersthat last until August. As this species is not fully hardy, the plants should be planted in sunny, warm and wind-sheltered places.Hibiscus prefers loose, well-drained, humus, fertile and moderately moist soils. Garden hibiscus has high nutritional requirements and responds well to both organic and mineral fertilization.
For hibiscus to bloom abundantly , young growths should be stimulated by regular pruning. The best time to prune your hibiscus is early spring or fall.
Pink flowering shrubs - Dahurian Rhododendron
Rhododendron dauricum is a naturally occurring species in Russia, Northeast Mongolia, China, Korea and Japan. Thisspectacularly flowering shrubgrows up to 200 cm in height. The raised shoots are covered with leathery, dark green leaves that can persist in warm winters until spring. In early spring, sometimes as early as February, the bush is covered with funnel-shaped flowers forming profuse inflorescences.
Dahurian rhododendron blooming pink varieties : 'Staccato', 'P.J.M. Elite 'or' Regal 'pleases the eye with wonderful flowers in various shades of pink.
Rhododendron dauricum
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Dahurian rhododendron grows best in semi-shaded positions. Withstands temperature drops down to -29 ° C, but does not like drafts. A location near the south wall of the building will be perfect for him.This pink-blooming shrub prefers very fertile soil , rich in organic matter, loose and acidic (pH 4.0 - 4.5). It requires a constantly moist substrate and frequent watering. We supply the bushes twice a season with fertilizers for flowering plants and compost.
Pink flowering shrubs - Three-lobed almond
The three-lobed almond (Prunus triloba) is a lush shrub of the Rosaceae family, growing up to 200 cm in height.Delicate, full flowers in various shades of pink develop in spring(from mid-March), on still leafless shoots.They cover the whole stems densely.
Three-lobed almond - Prunus triloba
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The almond is a shrub that is easy to grow , provided it is in the right position. It prefers fresh, moist, well-drained, sandy loam or loamy soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. It works best in a bright, warm and sheltered place. It is resistant to weather conditions and urban pollution.
This pink-blooming shrub is perfectboth in gardens and public green areas. It is frost-resistant (plant hardiness zone 5B), but early-developing flowers can be damaged by late frosts. To fertilize the tonsil, it is best to use multi-component mineral fertilizers intended for flowering plants. Regular cutting of the bushes immediately after flowering guarantees abundant flowering in the following year.
Pink flowering shrubs - Wonderful shrub
Miraculous shrub (Weigela florida) is aextremely decorative shrubbelonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Tall varieties grow up to 300 cm in height, and dwarf varieties up to 50 cm. In May and June, the bush is abundantly covered with bell-shaped flowers.
Interesting varieties of the bush with pink flowers : 'Bristol Ruby', 'Brigela', 'Eva Rathke', 'Caricature' , 'Monet', 'Nana Variegata'.
Weigela florida 'Variegata'
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Pink-blooming shrubs are easy to growThey prefer well-lit places with fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. The south side of the building will be the best, as it protects the shrubs from wind and drafts. Frost-resistant shrub (plant frost-resistance zone 6A) can be planted all over the country.After planting, the shrubs should be watered moderately in times of water shortage, weeds should be removed and periodically loosened.
Pruning the bush is a very important care procedure , which affects the flowering of this shrub. To get a nice habit and the desired shape, the plant should be trimmed several times during the season. Make the first cut right after it has flowered. In order for the bush to please us with its lush flowering and well-groomed form, it should be rejuvenated every 4 years - all three-year-old shoots should be trimmed above the ground, and the remaining ones by about a third.
Pink flowering shrubs - Budleja Dawida
Budleja Dawida (Buddleja Davidii), also called butterfly bush, is a species with unusual inflorescences - up to 40 cm long, fluffy panicles. They appear in summer and last until frost, attracting butterflies and bees.
The budlei varieties have fantastic pink flowers : 'Pink Delight', 'Summer Beauty', 'Miss Ruby' or 'Pink Micro Chip'.
Budleja Dawida - Buddleja Davidii
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Budleja Dawida, thanks to the variety of varieties growing from several dozen to 300-400 cm highwill work in any garden with pink-flowering shrubsIt is enough to provide her with a warm, sheltered, sunny position with fertile, well-drained and moist soil, so that it grows he althily and blooms profusely. During the growing season, the bushes should be watered, fertilized and trimmed regularly. In colder regions of the country, we cover them for the winter by mounds and additionally covering them with agrotextile.
MSc Eng. Anna Błaszczak
