Pink Flowering Shrubs For Any Garden

Shrubs come in all different colors, and pink is by far one of the most popular options to incorporate into your garden. Pink flowering shrubs are very easily drawn to. Are you looking for an eye-catching statement to place in your backyard to instantly add a pop of color? Pink flowing shrubs are an excellent way to go about it.

The pink flowers that grow on shrubs come in seemingly endless variations, including pink roses, azaleas, and hydrangeas. What’s more, is that there are also different hues of pink that you can choose from, including magenta-colored shrubs like weigela and some rhododendron shrubs.

But what if you want a calmer, lighter pink flowering shrub that adds more brightness and tranquility to your space? We’d suggest looking for more muted pink flowing shrubs, such as a Rose Daphne (Daphne cneorum).

But what are the best pink flowering shrubs available for you to choose from? Below, I’ll share pictures of five shrubs that are definite winners.

But if I had to choose only one pink shrub, it would be a double knock-out rose.

The Rosa Pink Double Knock Out Rose comes in a three-gallon container and is fully rooted and ready to plant in your garden. This shrub will grow to 3 to 4 feet in both height and width. There is very little maintenance needed with this shrub. They drop their leaves and petals when needed so you don’t have to prune them.

For optimal results, plant in a sunny spot. You don’t need to fertilize them to ensure they grow. However, you can if you want to speed up the process. This shrub is extremely hardy in the summer and can tolerate relentless sun. However, they may need some help to get through harrowing winters.

You can choose between three different hues of pink from this seller. This ensures that you can match your new shrub to your garden theme.

Pros

• Ready to plant right out of the box
• Minimal maintenance is required
• You can choose between three different pink colors

Cons

• Dormant in winter, all leaves will fall off.
• The packaging is not the best.

Favorite Pink Flowering Shrubs

Below you’ll find some pink flowering shrub pictures to inspire you and help you decide what shrubs are right for your landscape. 

1. Hydrangeas

One of my favorites is pink hydrangea! I love picking a few fluffy hydrangea heads to add to my dining room table.

Learn more about hydrangeas from these guides:

• how to change hydrangea colors to pink, blue or purple
• how to care for hydrangea
• how to grow hydrangea trees

2. Bougainvillea

I LOVE these hot pink shrubs! Here’s a pink bougainvillea draping over a brick wall. Beautiful! Find out what the best fertilizer for bougainvillea is.

3. Azaleas

Pink azaleas are another shrub you can use in your garden. I can imagine them making a bold statement against a white picket fence, not against a black iron fence.

4. Weigela

Or, add a few weigelas in a shade of pink you prefer. These shrubs come in shades of pink from light to magenta.

5. Butterfly bush

Of course, don’t forget the butterfly bush! A magnet for butterflies, it also smells divine! Mix it up with white or lavender-colored ones and you have a nice, inviting pollinator heaven.

Pink shrubs for sale

Proven Winners – Weigela Flordia Sonic Bloom Pink (Reblooming Weigela) Shrub, Pink Flowers, #3 – Size ContainerSPRING HILL NURSERIES – Double Pink Knockout Shrub Rose, Live Bareroot Plant with Pink Flowers (1-Pack)

Pink Flowering Shrubs – Buyers Guide

Now that we’ve looked at the top pink flowering shrubs on the market, there are a few considerations to think about. Before deciding on your new addition to the garden, take a look at our buyer’s guide. This will ensure you choose the right shrub for you and your backyard.

Space

How much space your shrub will take up is a big deal. Shrubs can grow into all different shapes and sizes, so you’ll also have to check how large your chosen shrub will become.

Bear in mind that shrubs not only grow in height, but also in width. This means that you have to account for both measurements when planting. If you plant shrubs too close together, they could become too compact and die prematurely.

Blooming season

You don’t want to choose a shrub that only blooms for one week out of the year, and spends the other 51 dormant and bare. Often, dormant shrubs will be reduced to mere twigs. This won’t help the beauty of your garden much. It is best to check that the blooming season will last at least throughout the whole of summer.

Choose when you’re most likely to entertain or spend the most time in your garden. You might consider choosing a shrub that blooms to correspond with this. For example, if you prefer spring to summer, choosing a spring-blooming shrub may be better suited to you.

Or maybe you love spending summers in your garden. If so, make sure you plant some of these summer blooming perennials, not just a few shrubs.

Maintenance

You may be an avid gardener who spends a good amount of time in their backyard, gloves on, and equipped with your trowel and shovel. However, you may be someone who wants to plant a couple of shrubs and call it a day. No matter which category you fit into, you’ll want to choose a shrub that matches your gardening style.

The best way to see how much maintenance a shrub needs, is to look through the customer reviews. This is where people who have experienced the exact shrub will tell you how high or low maintenance it is.

Maintenance may include fertilizer, watering, and weeding. If your shrub needs a lot of attention and you don’t conform, you may be left with a dead plant on your hands.

Sunshine

South-facing gardens will get copious amounts of sunshine. East- and West-facing gardens will get morning and evening sun respectively. North-facing gardens will get the least amount of sunlight.

Knowing which direction your garden is facing will allow you to determine which shrubs you can plant.

Some shrubs need more sunshine than others. If you give your chosen plant too little sunshine, it may not grow or become dormant prematurely. On the other hand, if you give a low-light shrub too much light, it could get sunburned and wither. Choosing the right shrub for your garden will ensure you’re not disappointed due to a suffering plant. 

Time to Grow

You may have a deadline that you want your shrub to be fully grown for, or at least grown to a decent size. Choosing a slow-growing shrub could put your plans in danger.

It is important to see how long it will take for your chosen plant to grow. Bigger plants will often take less time to mature, so if you have a tight deadline, don’t opt for a smaller plant.

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