Ornamental shrubs
Give your garden a unique look with the versatile ornamental shrubs from Planten247. Whether you choose a profusely flowering ornamental shrub or a variety with decorative foliage, our collection offers structure and color year-round. Discover the ideal ornamental shrubs for your border or terrace and enjoy an atmospheric, lively outdoor space.
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Japanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum - Purple - ↕35cm - Ø12cm - 3x
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a beautiful shrub that makes a striking addition to any garden. This shrub is known for its graceful leaves with a d...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Seiryu - ↕35cm - Ø12cm - 3x
Acer palmatum Seiryu is a beautiful shrub that looks excellent in borders as well as in pots on the balcony or terrace. This special Japanese maple...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Katsura - Orange - ↕35cm - Ø12cm - 3x
Acer palmatum Katsura is a beautiful shrub that fits perfectly in both a border and in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This shrub has unique ornam...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Phoenix - Pink - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Phoenix is a beautiful shrub that makes a valuable addition to any garden. This shrub is known for its graceful leaves that take on...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Little Princess - Green - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Little Princess is a beautiful shrub that is an excellent choice for any garden. This shrub fits perfectly in a border, but also in a...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Phoenix - Pink - ↕35cm - Ø12cm - 3x
Acer palmatum Phoenix is a beautiful shrub that looks excellent both in a border and in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This shrub has unique or...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Beni-maiko - Red - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Beni-maiko is a beautiful shrub that is a valuable addition to any garden. This shrub has striking ornamental value due to its unique...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Beni-maiko - Red - ↕35cm - Ø12cm - 3x
Acer palmatum Beni-maiko is a beautiful shrub that fits perfectly in a border, but also looks excellent in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This un...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Sangokaku - Green - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Sangokaku is a beautiful shrub that has a stunning appearance both in the border and in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This shrub i...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Emerald Lace - Green - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Emerald Lace is a beautiful shrub that looks excellent both in a border and in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This shrub is known f...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Orange Dream - Orange - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Orange Dream is a beautiful shrub that looks great both in a border and in a pot on a balcony or terrace. This shrub has unique ornam...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum - Purple - ↕35cm - Ø12cm
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a beautiful shrub that looks great both in a border and in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This shrub has striking ...
View full detailsHydrangea serrata 'Pink Petticoat' - ↕25cm - Ø19cm
The Hydrangea serrata 'Pink Petticoat' is a stunning sight that lives up to its name. This mountain hydrangea blooms with delicate, double flowers ...
View full detailsHydrangea Paniculata White - ↕70-80cm - Ø24cm
Appearance of the plant: Hydrangea paniculata 'White' is an elegant garden plant with large, cone-shaped flower spikes in a bright white color. ...
View full detailsHydrangea Macrophylla Blue - ↕70-80cm - Ø24cm
Appearance of the plant The Hydrangea macrophylla Blue has large, spherical flowers in an intense blue color. The leaves are dark green, broad, ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer Palmatum Iyoshi - Pink - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Iyoshi is a beautiful addition to any garden. This Japanese maple is known for its beautiful leaves and the enchanting colors that ch...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Summergold - Yellow - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Summergold is a beautiful tree that brightens up your garden, border, or terrace with its lovely leaves and unique colors. This Japa...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Koto-no-ito - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
Acer palmatum Koto-no-ito is a beautiful Japanese maple with a unique appearance. This tree has particularly beautiful leaves with a refined, fine ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Trompenburg - Dark Purple - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Trompenburg is a beautiful addition to any garden. With its lovely leaves and striking colors, this maple adds a unique flair to you...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Methamorphosa - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Matamorphosa is a beautiful tree known for its lovely leaves and vibrant colors. This Japanese maple has a unique appearance and can...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Sangokaku - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Sangokaku is a beautiful Japanese maple known for its striking leaves and brilliant colors. This versatile plant is perfect for a bo...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Sumi-nagashi - Red - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Sumi-nagashi is a beautiful Japanese maple with striking leaves and a brilliant color. This plant is perfect for borders as well as ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Phoenix - Pink - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Phoenix is a beautiful Japanese maple known for its lovely leaves and vibrant colors. This plant is perfect for borders as well as f...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Pink Dwarf - Pink - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Pink Dwarf is a beautiful Japanese maple known for its lovely leaves and colors. This compact tree has a striking pseudonym and adds...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Shaina - Red - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
Acer palmatum Shaina is a beautiful Japanese maple that is a true asset to any garden. With its beautiful, deeply colored leaves, this plant is a t...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Jerre Swarts - Dark Red - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Jerre Swarts is a beautiful Japanese maple that, with its lovely leaves and colors, is a true eye-catcher in any garden. This variet...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Orange Dream - Orange - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Orange Dream is a beautiful Japanese maple that makes a stunning addition to any garden. With its striking leaves ranging from brigh...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Skeeters Broom - Purple - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Skeeters Broom is a beautiful Japanese maple with a unique appearance. This variety is known for its compact growth and beautiful le...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Jordan - Yellow - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Jordan is a beautiful addition to any garden. This Japanese maple is known for its beautiful leaves and vibrant colors that change t...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Iyoshi - Pink - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
Acer palmatum Iyoshi is a beautiful addition to any garden. This Japanese maple is known for its beautiful leaves and the enchanting colors that ch...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Emerald Lace - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Emerald Lace is a beautiful tree known for its lovely leaves and colors. This Japanese maple has delicate, finely cut leaves that ar...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Katsura - Orange - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Katsura is a beautiful tree with lovely leaves and colors. This Japanese maple has a unique appearance that can enhance any garden o...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Koto-no-ito - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Koto-no-ito is a beautiful Japanese maple with a unique appearance. This tree has particularly beautiful leaves with a refined, fine ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Beni Maiko - Red - 2 Plants - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
"Acer palmatum Beni Maiko is a beautiful Japanese Maple known for its striking leaves and colors. This plant has a unique appearance that can enhan...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Atropurpureum - Purple - ↕70cm - Ø19cm - 2x
"Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a beautiful tree known for its lovely leaves and rich colors. This Japanese maple has deep purple leaves that trans...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Methamorphosa - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Matamorphosa is a beautiful tree known for its lovely leaves and vibrant colors. This Japanese maple has a unique appearance and can ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Pink Dwarf - Pink - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Pink Dwarf is a beautiful Japanese maple known for its lovely leaves and colors. This compact tree has a striking pseudonym and adds ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Sumi-nagashi - Red - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Sumi-nagashi is a beautiful Japanese maple with striking leaves and a brilliant color. This plant is perfect for borders as well as f...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Trompenburg - Dark Purple - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Trompenburg is a beautiful addition to any garden. With its lovely leaves and striking colors, this maple adds a unique flair to your...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Shaina - Red - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Shaina is a beautiful Japanese maple that is a true asset to any garden. With its beautiful, deeply colored leaves, this plant is a t...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Summergold - Yellow - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Summergold is a beautiful tree that brightens up your garden, border, or terrace with its lovely leaves and unique colors. This Japan...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Orange Dream - Orange - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Orange Dream is a beautiful Japanese maple that makes a stunning addition to any garden. With its striking leaves ranging from bright...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Jordan - Yellow - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Jordan is a beautiful addition to any garden. This Japanese maple is known for its beautiful leaves and vibrant colors that change th...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Katsura - Orange - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Katsura is a beautiful tree with lovely leaves and colors. This Japanese maple has a unique appearance that can enhance any garden or...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Phoenix - Pink - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Phoenix is a beautiful Japanese maple known for its lovely leaves and vibrant colors. This plant is perfect for borders as well as ...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Jerre Swarts - Dark Red - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Jerre Swarts is a beautiful Japanese maple that is a real eye-catcher in any garden with its lovely leaves and colors. This variety h...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Atropurpureum - Purple - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a beautiful tree known for its lovely leaves and rich colors. This Japanese maple has deep purple leaves that transf...
View full detailsJapanese Maple - Acer palmatum Emerald Lace - Green - ↕70cm - Ø19cm
Acer palmatum Emerald Lace is a beautiful tree known for its lovely leaves and colors. This Japanese maple has delicate, finely cut leaves that are...
View full detailsWhat are the best-known and most popular ornamental shrubs?
Within the Planten247 assortment, several species immediately stand out due to their popularity. The Hydrangea remains the undisputed queen among ornamental shrubs thanks to its large flower heads. The Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) is also very popular, as this ornamental shrub is a magnet for insects during the summer months. For those who love a colorful spring, the Forsythia and the Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles) are excellent choices. Additionally, we see that the Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is frequently chosen for its refined leaf shapes and spectacular autumn colors, making it shine as a solitary object in many Dutch gardens.The benefits of ornamental shrubs
Adding an ornamental shrub to your garden design offers various practical and aesthetic benefits:
- Variation in height: They form the ideal intermediate layer between low perennials and tall trees.
- Year-round interest: By choosing wisely, you enjoy flowers in the spring, berries in the autumn, and a beautiful silhouette in the winter.
- Privacy and shelter: Denser-growing ornamental shrubs act as natural windbreaks or privacy screens.
- Low maintenance: Once established, most species require little extra care, while effectively suppressing weeds.
What to look for when buying ornamental shrubs?
When purchasing For ornamental shrubs, the location is the most important factor. Pay close attention to how many hours of sunshine the desired spot receives; a flowering ornamental shrub often needs more sun than a foliage plant. Also take the soil type into account; some plants prefer acidic forest soil, while others thrive on calcareous clay. Do not forget the mature size either. A young plant may look small at the garden center, but can grow to a substantial size in just a few years. Finally, check whether the species is deciduous or remains green during the winter period.
What types of ornamental shrubs are there?
The world of ornamental shrubs is enormously diverse. We can roughly divide them into groups based on their ornamental value:- Flowering shrubs: Think of the Weigela, Lilac, or Mock Orange for color and fragrance.
- Ornamental foliage shrubs: Species such as the Spindle or the Olive Willow that stand out due to their leaf color.
- Berry-bearing shrubs: The Pyracantha or Skimmia, which are decorative specifically in autumn and winter.
- Winter bloomers: The Witch Hazel or Viburnum tinus, which bloom when the rest of the garden is dormant.
At Planten247, you will find the right match for every garden style.
Where should I place my ornamental shrubs?
The placement of your The ornamental shrub largely determines the success. Use larger varieties as a background in a border to create depth. A compact ornamental shrub, on the other hand, comes into its own in a beautiful pot on the terrace or balcony. When planting, pay attention to the proximity of other plants; give them room to grow without crowding each other. Avoid places where water collects, as most ornamental shrubs prefer well-draining soil. A spot out of strong winds is especially recommended for evergreen varieties.
How do I care for my ornamental shrubs?
The care of an ornamental shrub varies by species, but a good basic approach is universal. Water young plants regularly during the first year, especially during dry summers. Pruning is essential to maintain the shape and stimulate flowering: prune spring-flowering varieties after flowering, and summer-flowering varieties in early spring. Fertilizing in March or April with organic granules gives the plant a good boost. For an ornamental shrub in a pot, extra attention to water and nutrition is necessary, as the roots can build up fewer reserves here than in open ground.Buy ornamental shrubs
Do you want to enrich your garden with color and structure? At Planten247, you can easily and safely buy the most beautiful ornamental shrubs. Our assortment has been carefully curated, where we select only plants of the highest quality directly from the grower. Whether you are looking for a classic ornamental shrub or a rare variety, we ensure fast and professional home delivery. View our selection, be inspired by the different colors and shapes, and order your new favorite addition to the garden today.
Frequently asked questions about ornamental shrubs
When is the best time to plant an ornamental shrub?
The best time is autumn or early spring. The soil is still warm then, or is starting to warm up, which stimulates root growth before the plant has to put energy into leaves and flowers.
Does every ornamental shrub need to be pruned every year?
No, many ornamental shrubs grow perfectly well without annual pruning. Pruning is primarily intended to keep the plant compact, promote flowering, or remove dead wood.
Are ornamental shrubs winter hardy?
Most ornamental shrubs in our assortment are excellently winter hardy. However, some Mediterranean species may require some protection during extreme frost, such as a layer of fleece.
Why isn't my ornamental shrub blooming?
This can be caused by pruning at the wrong time (causing you to cut off the flower buds), insufficient sunlight, or a lack of specific nutrients in the soil.
