Evergreen flowering shrubs are a great choice for a large yard or garden. They are great for privacy and can even add curb appeal in the winter. Listed below are some of the most popular types. Choose from Girard’s Crimson, Baby Gem, Leatherleaf Mahonia, and Girard’s Fuschia for a great addition to your yard. We hope you enjoy reading about them!
Baby Gem
The compact foliage of the Baby Gem evergreen flowering shrub keeps the flowers looking bright all year. Its dense green foliage makes it a great choice for planting as a border or focal point in a landscape. The shrub grows slowly and can be pruned whenever it grows out of control. It is deer-resistant, so it’s easy to maintain the desired shape. You can also use it to make a small hedge or a focal point.
As an evergreen, Baby Gem Boxwood will thrive in full sun or partial shade. This shrub is hardier than the English Boxwood and will survive winter temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. It grows in most soil types, as long as it gets good drainage. It can be mulched to conserve moisture, but does not require mulch to protect the lower foliage. This is one of the easiest plants to maintain in a landscape.
It grows to a height of about two feet, and its showy red flowers are attractive to pollinators. This plant is best suited for zones eight through ten. This small, thin-leafed evergreen will thrive in full sun to part shade and in soils that are average to moist. The shrub prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. And because of its native origins, it is hardy in USDA zones seven to nine.
This easy-care and highly ornamental shrub will add color to your garden during the cooler months. Its soft foliage and fountain-like growth pattern will make it a great low border plant. It will grow between two and three feet tall and four feet wide, and it will be a great addition to your landscape. A great choice for full-sun gardens, it is also good for low borders and tolerates poor soils and roadside salt.
Girard’s Crimson
A stunning Azalea that thrives in part shade and full sun, Girard’s Crimson is a wonderful choice for foundation plantings. Its deep rose-red flowers have a vivid red blotch that pops off the foliage. This shrub prefers cool soil with consistent moisture and thrives in full sun or partial shade. While it does not tolerate drought conditions, it can tolerate heavy mulching and the heat of summer.
This hardy Evergreen shrub produces large, rosy-red flowers in early May. Its dense, compact habit and glossy evergreen foliage give it year-round interest. It is a good choice for full sun or partial shade, and can tolerate some frost. It grows to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide and is hardy in zones five to eight.
The fragrance of this shrub is intoxicating. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is very deer resistant and can withstand full sun to partial shade. The white flowers emerge in spring and turn to a deep red-purple in the fall. The plant requires little water once it begins to bloom. It doesn’t like cold winters, but can tolerate a moist soil if protected with mulch.
Another popular shrub is the Girard’s Crimson. It is a beautiful, rich red-pink perennial with silvery foliage. The blooms last throughout summer, and you can dead-head it to encourage reblooming. This shrub is suitable for gardens and pollinator habitats. It is hardy in zones three and four, and can tolerate full sun if given proper care.
Leatherleaf Mahonia
A native of the southern U.S., Leatherleaf Mahonia has broad, wavy, evergreen foliage that resembles holly. The leaves are composed of nine to thirteen leaflets with sharp teeth on the margins. The berries on this shrub are small and yellow, and they grow to a height of eight to 10 feet. The plant is attractive in both full and partial shade, and makes an excellent short hedge.
The dense foliage of the Leatherleaf Mahonia is incredibly attractive and can create an attractive accent on any garden or patio. It’s a lovely plant for a shady foundation, and the flowers are edible. The berries are tart and packed with vitamin C. The fruits are best picked after frost has passed. Berberine, a chemical that causes unpleasant side effects, can be found in the leaves of Mahonia.
The leatherleaf Mahonia is a native woodland plant with large, stiff leaves that turn dark blue in shade. This evergreen shrub will reach a height of five to six feet, and can form a distinctive mass. Mahonias can thrive in full sunlight or partial shade, and require minimal care. Adding a leatherleaf Mahonia to your landscape is a great choice for shade gardens or Asian-themed landscapes.
The Leatherleaf Mahonia is a medium-sized bush with a blue-green canopy and large, compound leaves. It has a coarse texture and rarely suffers from insect pests. It is hardy in zones six through nine. This plant will flower for up to four weeks in winter, giving way to a cluster of blue-purple berries in late spring.
Girard’s Fuschia
This evergreen flowering shrub is a great choice for those who want a vibrant plant in their landscape. Its flamboyant red flowers bloom mid to late spring. The foliage is glossy and narrow. This shrub tolerates both full sun and partial shade. You can use it as a border plant or as a container plant. It grows to be 4 feet high and wide in 10 years.
This plant grows well in full to partial shade and needs well-drained, acidic soil. It will die if it gets too dry, but it will tolerate part shade as well. It prefers rich acidic soils and is fairly tolerant of urban pollution. It prefers a sheltered location, and a mulch layer around its root zone will keep it protected in exposed or cold climates.
This plant is a hardy perennial in USDA zones 6-8. Girard’s Fuschia will grow to five feet tall and wide at maturity. It tends to grow leggy, with branches only reaching one foot from the ground. This makes it an excellent plant for planting under power lines. Since this shrub grows slowly, it will stay in bloom for up to 40 years.
This evergreen flowering shrub is an interspecific hybrid. It has dark purple flowers that are heavily textured. Its glossy leaves turn maroon in the winter. It thrives in well-drained soil and partial sun. Its sexy appearance is a plus in any garden. Its vibrant flowers make it a wonderful choice for many landscapes.
Girard’s Crimson ‘Mediterranean Pink’
If you are looking for a compact azalea that will attract pollinators and provide great showy flowers, the Girard’s Crimson Azalea may be the perfect choice. The glossy, dark green leaves have copper red tones in the winter. The flowers are funnel-shaped, and are a deep shade of red. It also has great foliage in the summer and fall, and will add interest to any garden.
Known for its deep, rose-red flowers, the Girard’s Crimson Azalea thrives in cool, moist conditions. Unlike many azaleas, this variety does well in a range of soils. It does best in part-sun, although it can be difficult in north-facing exposures. This azalea can also be used to brighten up a dappled walkway, add color to a sunny shady front landscape, or add a vibrant red punch to a mixed shrub planting.