Flowering Hedge Plants

Some homeowners use flowering hedge plants as a way to enhance the appearance of their landscape. It is a great way to add some color to an otherwise drab looking lawn. Flowering hedges are available in several varieties and can be purchased at your local nursery.

Types of Flowering Hedge Plants

• Bonica Rose: This is popular type of hedge plant and was voted the world's most favorite rose in 1997. One of the reasons they are so popular is they are very easy to grow and maintain. They are also very hardy plants because they are disease resistant. The hedges are slightly fragrant and feature bright pink blossoms.


• Spiraeas: These hedges are known to attract butterflies. The color of the bloom depends on the species and cultivar of the plant, but they are usually white, pink or yellow. The hedges can grow to be from 2-feet to 4-feet in height. The blooms on the hedge are slightly fragrant and appears in early June and will sporadically bloom throughout the summer months.


• Texas Scarlet Flowering Wince: This is a popular flowering hedge and it is one of the first ones to bloom in the early spring. It features glossy green foliage that appears shortly after the bright red blooms blossom on the plant. This type of hedge is excellent to use as a border. They can grow to be approximately 4-feet in height.


• Burning Bush: This is one of the best selling hedge plants in the fall. It features flaming red blooms and autumn foliage. During the summer months it features lush blue-green colored leaves.