Fast Growing Shrubs That Fill Your Garden Well
Have you ever felt that your garden is empty? Don't worry, there's a circle of fast-growing shrubs ready for planting and growing.
These bushes which our experts have grown in our garden, nicely clothe your garden with vibrant greens and often, a riot of flowers.
Today we will reveal 8 fast-growing shrubs, perfect for filling up your garden.
Weigela
We found that planting this dwarf shrub during early fall or spring in a sunny spot yields the best results. We also saw that within just two years, this deciduous shrub leaps up to heights between 2m to 3m (6.5ft to 9.8ft), it is also considered a tiny and minimal care shrub. Spring is its time to shine when the bush dons a cloak of lovely trumpet-shaped, purple blooms.
Hydrangea
It is best to plant these fast growing shade shrubs called Hydrangeas in the fall or early spring, like most plants. Spots with morning sun and afternoon shade are best for the plant, and it can also be planted indoors. Some Hydrangeas only grow to about 0,6m to 0,9m (2ft to 3ft) tall and wide, while others grow up to 1,8m (6ft) tall with a 1,8m (6 ft) spread.
Arborvitae
Often confused with a Cypress bush, Arborvitae stands as a high shrub for creating privacy, its evergreen boughs reaching skywards up to 9m (30 ft) or more. The fast growing bush is a natural curtain against prying eyes and harsh winds. While it adores the sun, it's forgiving to those who plant it a tad late in the fall.
Diervilla
Diervilla is a humble garden bush that asks for little but gives back much. Whether bathed in sunlight or nestled in shade, it thrives. Its other name, Bush Honeysuckle, refers at its simplicity. No matter if spring or fall, it's ready to take root and flourish.
Japanese Boxwood
The Japanese Boxwood is a class of boxwood shrub that is slightly looser and more natural growth habit, is perfect for a less formal, more relaxed garden setting. It's highly tolerant of shearing, making it a flexible choice for various design applications. Although it counts to the fast growing shrubs, it may require more frequent pruning to maintain a good appearance.
Forsythia
Forsythia is perfect for filling your yard in the spring with a burst of yellow blooms but is also great for minimal-care landscaping. Its branches can stretch up to 3m (10 feet). For optimal growth, it is best to plant it in the fall or early spring, in full sun to partial shade, and then let the sunshine in. Forsythias can grow as much as 24 inches in a year.
Lilac
It is best to plant Lilacs in sunny spots, and by the time warm weather rolls around, you’ll have an amazing, big shrub with purple flowers. Growing robustly to about 4,5m (15ft), it offers a sweet-scented retreat in your garden.
Redtwig Dogwood
Redtwig Dogwoods are the opposite of slow growing bushes, they like shaded spots which ensures a year-round visual treat with white blossoms in spring and red-colored stems in winter. Redtwig Dogwood overgrows, reaching up to 3m (9ft). Its unique appeal lies in its red stems that brighten the winter landscape.
Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel hedging has a relatively fast growth but can also be grown as a miniature evergreen shrub, growing around 30 - 60cm per year. It swiftly stitches together a green tapestry, be it as a lone sentinel or a thick hedge. Its evergreen mantle promises a year-round verdant view. Plant it in a sunny to partly shaded spot, and watch it thrive in you garden.
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