Spring Flowering Bushes
Is there anything more wonderful than seeing the first signs of spring after a cold, bleak winter? Those first harbingers, like forsythia and camellia, are a welcome sign that spring is truly on its way. A lush and flowering garden can be a natural source of inspiration and joy. The brightness of blooms, lengthening days and increasing warmth make a recipe to elevate any mood.
Delight in Spring Blooming Shrubs Throughout the Season
Spring flowers come in a procession of blooming times. It’s a great idea to plan so that you have plants that will bloom in the early, mid and late spring. Planting with flowering times in mind can prolong the season’s beauty in your yard. Here are some tips:
- Early-season: Try early spring flowering shrubs like Spring-Blooming Red Camellia and Andromeda Valley Valentine so you can enjoy vibrant flowers as soon as possible.
- Mid-season: Blaauw’s Pink Azalea and Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire make displays for a stunning mid-spring show.
- Late-season: For a late-spring pop of color, add Red Twig Dogwood and English Roseum Rhododendron to your garden.
More Reasons to Love Shrubs That Bloom in Spring
Spring flowers are essential for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. These welcome visitors are fun to watch and help increase the productivity of your gardens.
Many flowering shrubs are delightfully fragrant. If you plant lilacs and gardenia close to decks and patios, you can breathe in their fabulous aromas. Spring flowers are also lovely to cut for vases and flower arrangements, whether for your home or as gifts.
Springtime Flowering Shrubs for Every Spot
There’s a spring-blooming shrub for just about any spot in your garden. Deutzia, gardenia and sweetspire are perfect in small spaces. Azalea, camellia and fothergilla are popular midsize growers that make lovely hedges. Forsythia, lilac and viburnums are terrific choices for the back of the garden.
More About Our Spring Flowering Favorites
We love flowers! Here’s some extra information about some varieties that will add vibrancy and color to your garden this spring:
- Azalea: These shade-loving evergreen shrubs have many varieties that bring beauty and life to any outdoor space. From the luminous Delaware Valley White Azalea to the cheerful Hershey Red Azalea, you, the hummingbirds and the butterflies will love these soft, exquisite flowers.
- Camellia: These blooms pair beautifully with azaleas, boasting dark, glossy foliage and striking flowers. Whether you choose Spring-Blooming Pink, Spring-Blooming White or a combination of multiple camellia varieties, their flowers are perfect for cutting and can brighten your outdoor and indoor spaces.
- Pieris: The multiple varieties of Pieris display different combinations of red, white and green. Their waterfalls of bell-like white or red blooms are enchanting and loved by pollinators.
- Forsythia: These timeless symbols of spring are some of the earliest blooms to unfold and announce the coming warmth.
- Lilac: Lilacs’ abundant and fragrant purple blooms are favorites of flower lovers and are perfect for whimsical English cottage gardens.
Shop Spring Blooming Shrubs
There’s nothing like the magic of spring. You’ll want to plant these spring-flowering shrubs now so you can enjoy the full extent of their glory. Stadler Nurseries has qualified horticulturists on staff to assist if you visit one of our locations to buy your spring flowering bushes. Otherwise, shop online to your heart’s content and reap the rewards in the coming spring!