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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Hydrangea panniculata Living Little Rosy - Plume Hydrangea - Pink - ↕20-30cm - Ø12cm - 3x
Hydrangea Panniculata Living Little Rosy is a beautiful plant that can serve as both a solitary specimen and a hedge. This special hydrangea has a ...
View full detailsHydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Red - Red Flower - 1 Plant - Deciduous - Low Maintenance - Pot 17cm Height 30cm
Hydrangea macrophylla Red The Hydrangea macrophylla Red is a beautiful flowering plant that adds vibrant color to your garden. This hydrangea is kn...
View full detailsHanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum Violet Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
This product contains 8 plants. Appearance of the plant: The Pelargonium peltatum Violet has lush, trailing stems with deep purple flowers. The l...
View full detailsHortensia Wit - Hydrangea macrophylla - ↕40cm - Ø23cm
Endless Hydrangea, ook bekend als Hydrangea macrophylla, is een populaire kamerplant die bekend staat om zijn prachtige bloemen. Deze hortensia kom...
View full detailsHortensia - Hydrangea Curly Wurly Roze 9-15 Bloemen - ↕50cm - Ø23cm
Hortensia - Hydrangea Curly Wurly Roze 9-15 Bloemen - Ø23cm - ↕50cm
Hortensia - Hydrangea Teller Benxi (wit) 7-12 Bloemen - ↕45cm - Ø23cm
Hydrangea Teller Benxi (wit) 7-12 Bloemen - Ø23cm - ↕45cm
Hortensia - Hydrangea Teller Nizza Blue 7-12 Bloemen - ↕45cm - Ø23cm
Hortensia - Hydrangea Teller Nizza Blue 7 - 12 Kop - Ø23cm - ↕45cm
Hortensia - Hydrangea Curly Wurly Blauw 9-15 Bloemen - ↕50cm - Ø23cm
Hortensia - Hydrangea Curly Wurly Blauw 9-15 Kop - Ø23cm - ↕50cm
Hydrangea panniculata Living Little Rosy - Panicle Hydrangea - Hardy - Pink - 1 Plant - 12cm Pot - Height 20-30cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Living Little Rosy is a compact and versatile plant that serves perfectly as a solitary specimen, but is also extremely suita...
View full detailsPanicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea panniculata Limelight - Flower Cream White - 1 Plant - Deciduous - Large Flowers - Pot 17cm Height 50cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Limelight is a beautiful and popular hydrangea. This plant is known for its large, bright flowers that change color in the su...
View full detailsPanicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea panniculata Vanilla Strawberry - White Pink Flower - 3 Plants 1 m² - Deciduous - Large Flowers - 17cm Pot Height 50cm
"Hydrangea Panniculata Vanille Fraise is a beautiful hydrangea that is a real eye-catcher in any garden. This plant is known for its large, creamy ...
View full detailsPanicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea panniculata Wims Red - White Red Flower - 1 Plant - Deciduous - Large Flowers - 17cm Pot Height 50cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Wims Red is a beautiful hydrangea that can transform your garden in an instant. This plant is known for its impressive, conic...
View full detailsPanicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea panniculata Vanilla Strawberry - Flower White Pink - 1 Plant - Deciduous - Large Flowers - Pot 17cm Height 50cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Vanilla Fraise The Hydrangea Panniculata Vanilla Fraise is a beautiful ornamental plant that brightens up the garden during ...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby - Plume Hydrangea - Red - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby is a beautiful addition to any garden, ideal as a solitary plant or as a stunning hedge. This hydrangea di...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby - Plume Hydrangea - Red - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 4x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby is an impressive plant that is perfect for both solitary use and in groups as a hedge. This thoughtful cho...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Blush - Plume Hydrangea - Pink - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Blush is a striking hydrangea that lends itself perfectly as a solitary plant, but also functions excellently a...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Blush - Plume Hydrangea - Pink - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 4x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Blush is a striking perennial plant that thrives perfectly as a solitary specimen, but is also ideal for use as...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny - Plume Hydrangea - Cream - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 2x
The Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny is a versatile plant that fits perfectly in any garden. This beautiful hydrangea is suitable not onl...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby - Plume Hydrangea - Red - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 2x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby is an impressive plant that is perfect for both solitary use and in groups as a hedge. This thoughtful cho...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny - Plume Hydrangea - Cream - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny is a versatile and beautiful plant that can be used both as a solitary specimen and in a hedge. This sno...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Blush - Plume Hydrangea - Pink - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 2x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Blush is a striking perennial plant that thrives perfectly as a solitary specimen, but is also ideal for use as...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny - Plume Hydrangea - Cream - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 4x
The Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny is a versatile plant that fits perfectly in any garden. This beautiful hydrangea is suitable not onl...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny - Plume Hydrangea - Cream - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 8x
The Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Greeny is a versatile plant that fits perfectly in any garden. This beautiful hydrangea is suitable not onl...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby - Plume Hydrangea - Red - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 8x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Ruby is an impressive plant that is perfect for both solitary use and in groups as a hedge. This thoughtful cho...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Blush - Plume Hydrangea - Pink - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 8x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker Blush is a striking perennial plant that thrives perfectly as a solitary specimen, but is also ideal for use as...
View full detailsHydrangea panniculata Groundbreaker Blush - Plume Hydrangea - Pink-Green-Red - ↕20-25cm - Ø14cm - 3x
Hydrangea Panniculata Groundbreaker in Pink, Green, and Red is a beautiful decorative plant that is perfect as a solitary specimen, but also functi...
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 detailsHydrangea Paniculata Limelight Ø19cm - ↕40 - 60cm
Appearance of the plant Hydrangea paniculata Limelight has striking plume-shaped flowers in a fresh lime green color that later change to cream a...
View full detailsHydrangea Macrophylla Red Ø24cm - ↕70 - 80cm
Appearance of the plant The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red' has large, spherical flowers in a deep red shade. The leaves are dark green, oval-shaped...
View full detailsHydrangea Macrophylla White Ø24cm - ↕70 - 80cm
Appearance of the plant: Hydrangea macrophylla White is an elegant hydrangea with large, spherical flower heads in pure white. The flowers have ...
View full detailsHibiscus syriacus Magenta Chiffon® - Plant on stem - Terrace Plant - ↕90cm - Ø19cm
Hibiscus syriacus Magenta Chiffon® is a beautiful standard plant that adds a touch of exotic flair to your patio or balcony. This striking plant is...
View full detailsHydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolour - Blue, Pink and White Flower - 3 Plants - Deciduous - Low Maintenance - 17cm Pot Height 30cm
Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolour are 3 beautiful Hydrangeas, each with unique, colorful flowers. This plant is perfect for the garden or in a pot on...
View full detailsHydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla White - White Flower - 3 Plants - 1 m² - Deciduous - Low Maintenance - Pot 17cm Height 30cm
"Hydrangea macrophylla White is a beautiful and popular hydrangea known for its large, lush flowers. This plant has stunning white flower heads tha...
View full detailsHydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Blue - Blue Flower - 3 Plants - 1m² - Deciduous - Low Maintenance - Pot 17cm Height 30cm
"Hydrangea macrophylla Blue The Hydrangea macrophylla, also known as the common hydrangea, is a beautiful plant that can enhance any garden. With ...
View full detailsHydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Red - Red Flower - 3 Plants - 1 m² - Deciduous - Low Maintenance - Pot 17cm Height 30cm
"Hydrangea macrophylla Red The Hydrangea macrophylla in the color red is a beautiful flowering plant that gives your garden or interior a fiery an...
View full detailsHydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Blue - Blue Flower - 1 Plant - Deciduous - Low Maintenance - Pot 17cm Height 30cm
Hydrangea macrophylla Blue is a beautiful hydrangea with large, full flowers that have a striking blue color. This plant adds a touch of elegance t...
View full detailsHanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum Mix Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
Pelargonium peltatum Mix (Red, White, Mexica Ruby, Violet) This is a mix of 8 beautiful Pelargonium peltatum plants, consisting of the colors red, ...
View full detailsHanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum Red Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
8 plants The Pelargonium peltatum Red is a beautiful trailing geranium with lush, glossy leaves and striking red flowers. The flowers bloom profus...
View full detailsHanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum Mexica Ruby Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
This product contains 8 plants. Appearance of the plant: The Pelargonium peltatum 'Mexican Ruby' has stunning, deep pink to reddish flowers with ...
View full detailsHanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum White Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
8 Plants - Pelargonium peltatum White Appearance of the plant: The Pelargonium peltatum White has graceful, trailing shoots and glossy, green l...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
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.
