As a design element, shrubs withwhite flowersconvey a sense of purity.
They are often used as the foundation for moon gardens, designed to be enjoyed in the evening.
Here are 10 great choices if you are considering shrubs with white flowers for your landscape.
The Spruce
The buds are pink but then open to become clusters of white flowers.
The bush is named for its fragrance, which contains a combination of sweetness and sharpness.
Some people dislike the aroma, while others love it.
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The shrub can tolerate partial shade but if it’s too shady, flowering is reduced.
In colder climates, Japanese andromeda can dry out due to cold winds in winter.
you’re able to protect the plant by wrapping burlap around them in late fall.
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This is a rather big and fast-growing shrub, reaching 12 feet tall with a similar width.
A popular hybrid,P.
x virginalis,stays smaller (4 feet tall with a spread of 2 feet).
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Lovers of summertime privacy may preferP.
coronarius,but those who wish to keepyard maintenanceto a minimum will favor the hybridP.xvirginalis.
Azaleas
Azaleas can bloom in early spring or late spring, depending on the variety.
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This is because it stays so short and is wider than it is tall.
The foliage on the dwarf variety turns an attractive burgundy in fall.
Individual branches are fairly short-lived, so this shrub needs regular pruning.
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Of the countless choices for white roses, consider ‘Iceberg’ with double white flowers.
‘Polar Express’ is another excellent white rose with long-lasting ivory blooms and dark-green glossy foliage.
It grows in zones 5 to 9 to a height of about 4 feet.
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‘Winchester Cathedral’ is a white rose with a bushy growth habit and a long bloom time.
It is suitable for zones 4 to 11, growing to about 4 feet.
Like most plants with large flowers, roses are heavy feeders.
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Use a slow-release granular fertilizer formulated for roses.
Vanhoutte spirea is a large spirea that grows 5 to 8 feet tall and 7 to 10 feet wide.
It blooms in April or May.
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‘Snowmound’ and ‘Snow Storm’ are cultivars with white flowers.
Mulching the soil will help keep it moist.
Another very popular white variety is ‘Annabelle’, a smooth hydrangea that grows to 5 feet.
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Snows of Kilimanjaro is also called “little Christmas flower” because it blooms in fall and winter.
As with the poinsettias, flowering comes into bloom as the days shorten.
When the fragrant white flowers emerge, the bush reminds you of a giant snowball.
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double-check to wear gloves when you prune it to protect your hands from the milky sap.
Guide to Poisonous Plants.
North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
Connecticut Poison Control Center.
