It doesnt require much water or pruning and thrives by being left alone.
Plus, they elevate a garden’s overall look.
Here are 29 of the best low-maintenance flowering bushes to try in your garden this spring and summer.
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But the bush is easy to shape, Clayton says.
And the species is lauded for thriving under neglect, even in the harshest of environments.
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Caper Bush
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With fragrant flowers, caper is often used for cooking purposes.
It is native to the Mediterranean but thrives in a myriad of soils, including gravely soil.
It is also easy to grow because it can tolerate drought and can handle most soils.
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It sends a deep root system underground, tolerating periods of drought, Cubian says.
Rose of Sharon
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When young, the plant needs consistent watering and feeding.
This plant is also drought and heat-tolerant and can easily adapt to small yards.
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Its easy to care for, as the plant can thrive under almost any condition or temperature.
Indian Hawthorn
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Indian hawthorns are low-maintenance bushes with white cherry blossom-like flowers.
They are perfect for places with moderate winters and long periods of no rain, Cubina says.
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The plant grows naturally into a rounder shape, so it doesntrequire much pruningto keep it looking fabulous.
Plus, its hardy.
The flowers bloom in late summer, but it is most known for its brilliant purple berries in fall.
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It doesnt need much watering and can handle less nutrient-rich soils.
It is also easy to take care of since it prefers dryer conditions and doesnt need fertilization.
Prune the occasional dead or faded blooms, however, to increase growth.
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Caryopteris is heat- and drought-tolerant, but during excessively warm spells, the plant may need frequent watering.
Clayton says these large blooms require little care.
In dryer climates, though, the plant needs frequent watering.
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Azalea
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Azaleas are low-maintenance flowering bushes because they are hardy plants.
They can thrive in relatively acidic soils and shady spaces.
Clayton adds that they also need very little pruning.
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Abelia attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and bees and grows lots of flowers.
They are also resistant to many diseases, and they bloom from spring until frost, Clayton says.
Spirea
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This plant is easy to grow in nearly any garden.
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The plant offers vibrant colors and is drought-tolerant, Clayton says.
So, theres no need to water this pretty flowering bush daily.
Weigela
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This flowering bush comes with pretty pink flowers.
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And the best part is Weigela doesnt care where its planted.
Minimal pruning needed, and they attract hummingbirds, Clayton says.
It also has great natural resistance to pests and diseases, making it even easier to maintain.
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This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, Clayton says.
It is a great plant to add to the garden.
All they really need is light pruning, and a few inches of mulch will help it bloom.
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According to Clayton, they are also drought-resistant.
Smoke Bush
These purple plumes are as brilliant as flowers.
Smoke bush is great for water conservation because it can handle less water.
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The plant can handle any pH balance and nearly any soil pop in as well.
It requires little pruning and can handle shade and moist soil.
But plant quince in sunny spots to get the best blooms.
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But it needs ample space to spread out.
It does great in full sun and is great as an easy-goingperennial flower.
According to Clayton, the knockout rose is the easiest.
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“It tops my list.
Its nearly indestructible, blooms continuously, and doesn’t fuss over soil.”
Cubian says lavender is the easiest.
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Clayton personally loves lavender because it fills the air with a soothing fragrance and thrives in tough conditions.
According to Cubian, it’s lantana and boxwood.
“The knockout rose, without a doubt,” Clayton says.
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“From early spring till the first hard frost, it keeps the garden alive with color.”
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