Winter-hardy species and varieties of ornamental shrubs for cultivation in central Russia
Ornamental shrubs with good winter hardiness will help to aesthetically close the problem area on the site, make a beautiful hedge or divide the site into separate zones. The main task is to correctly select and arrange shrubs of different types and varieties among themselves. Summer residents of central Russia need to take into account the harsh climate of the region. Plants with decorative foliage, frost-resistant, beautifully flowering, perennial, tall and undersized are planted on the site.
Ornamental deciduous species of shrubs
For planting this type of plants, sunny places are chosen on the site. In winter, the bushes need shelter. Pay attention to:
- Japanese maple with large carved foliage, which will delight you with crimson foliage in autumn.
- Unpretentious spreading barberry... In nurseries there is a huge selection of Thunberg barberry varieties. They differ not only in the color of the leaves, but also in the shape of the bushes. An unpretentious shrub goes well with any other species.
- Aralia will decorate any site and surprise guests with huge leaves.
- Black elder and fieldfare are easy to care for, grow quickly and delight with delicate flowering.
- The light-leaved viburnum goes well with plants with green or red foliage.
- Derain or svidina has an unusual leaf color and multi-colored shoots. White turf is preferred.
Frost-resistant flowering shrubs
Only a few types of flowering shrubs are suitable for the gardens of central Russia:
- Lilacs will bloom in spring anywhere on your property. Almost all varieties are suitable.
- Japanese spirea beautifully spreads branches with white or pale pink bunches of flowers on the site. Reacts well to pruning.
- Rhododendrons are represented by a huge number of species and varieties. The best choice would be deciduous varieties with good winter hardiness. Of the evergreens, the Finnish hybrid Mikkei will be the best choice.
- Japanese quince attracts attention with its shape and color and is ideal for creating a hedge.
- Jasmine is unique with delicate aroma flowers. Unpretentious and in great demand among summer residents.
- Common heather it is distinguished by its creeping shape, which is great for creating rockeries.
- The bladder is extremely unpretentious in care and is just as decorative. Viburnum bladder prefers bright places. It can grow in the shade, but the leaves can lose their decorative effect.
There are many shrubs for garden plots, which makes it difficult to choose them. Listen to your feelings when choosing this or that plant. You will recognize your shrub immediately. Be sure to find a place for him at the summer cottage.