White Flowering Shrubs

Flowering shrubs and bushes are probably the only thing that attract the attention of humans as well as birds. They are so bright and flamboyant, that many birds and butterflies get attracted towards them. Flowering bushes and shrubs look amazing when they are completely bloomed and are laden with variety of colorful berries or fruits. Each colorful flowering plant means something and defines the character of your house or the garden. Out of all the vibrant colors, white makes your garden look peaceful. It also gives a touch of elegance and class to the flower gardens and landscaping. Given below are some of the most popular white flowering shrub varieties, that you can plant in your garden and trellises according to your choice.

Bridal Wreath Spirea: When it comes to gardening, it is one of the all time classic spring white shrubs. It grows approximately 5-9 feet and it blooms best in full sun and average soil. It needs pruning once in a while just to maintain the shape, otherwise, it is completely a low maintenance shrub. Bridal Wreath produces pure white flowers in a tiny bouquet format on curved branches. The flowers bloom before the leaves appear, spreading only the white color around. The small leaves start appearing once the bloom fades away. As the name suggests, Bridal Wreath Spirea looks beautiful like a well-groomed bride.

Anne Russel Viburnum: It is one of the white flowering bushes that has pleasant fragrance. It grows up to 6-8 feet taller and almost 6 feet wide. Anne Russel is at its best in the April. It has lush green, greasy, and shiny leaves, that is why it attracts attention even when the flowers are not blooming. Anne Russel produces pale pink buds, that bloom in to the pure white flowers and turn to reddish color during falls.

Annabelle Hydrangea: It is one of the small flowering shrubs. Annabelle appears in the clustered from where the small flowers bloom together to form a big flower that can be as big as 12 inches across. It is widely adaptable to any kind of soil and requires partial or full sun. Apart from this, it has a moderate growth rate. Annabelle grows up to 3-5 feet tall and wide and it blooms completely in summers. It can also survive in harsh winter and cold wind storms. It is one of the widely used flowering shrubs in accentuating the beauty of gardens.

Little Henry Sweet Spire: This also is one of the beautiful small shrubs. Little Henry blooms with tube like flowers in the spring. It grows almost 3 feet taller and wider and has fragrant flowers, that attract many butterflies. It grows best in the moist soil and needs to be exposed to the sun. This shrub does not need regular watering but an occasional watering too is enough for the Little Henry, as it has a moderate growth rate. Little Henry is ideal for trellises in the balcony or you can plant it in the flower pot and keep it in the living room or bedroom.

Natchez Crape Myrtle: It is one of the best shrubs for shade, as it grows in to a full-fledged multi-trunk tree. There are various types of crape myrtle and out of these, Natchez Crape Myrtle is the tallest one. It can grow up to thirty feet tall and has arched branches. It looks beautiful when it blooms fully and covers the tree with white flowers. It provides a great cooling shade.

You can plant these flowering shrubs in the gardens as borders, hedges, or foundation. You can use them in mass plantings and accent plantings. White flowering shrubs can go with any kind of theme gardens as white flowers are compatible with any other flower color and blend beautifully with other flowering shrubs. Now rush to the nearby nursery and buy your favorite white flowering bushes and shrubs that will make your garden look divine.