The color pink isn’t only reserved for Barbie! This stunning hue reminds gardeners of the prettiest flowering shrubs that look like they came straight from a dream!
If you need to spice things up, shrubs in hot pink will do the job. And if you want to go all delicate, light pink shrubs are the way to go.
Now the only thing you need to do is select the shrub for your garden. Let me help you with that! I’m sure you’ll have it all figured out after you check my list:
1. Bougainvillea For An Elegant Garden
Nothing screams elegance better than bougainvillea, and don’t you try to prove me different!
Hot pink blossoms will add a dramatic touch to your outdoor space, so make sure to plant it somewhere everyone can admire it!
If you live in warmer USDA hardiness zones, like 9 and up, trust me, bougainvillea is your ideal flowering shrub!
2. Every Yard Needs A Butterfly Bush
A flowering shrub that attracts butterflies, smells amazing, and doesn’t need a lot to thrive? Oh, you’re reading about the one and only butterfly bush!
It produces clusters of tiny pink blooms and will make a great addition to various garden designs. My vote goes to the Pink Micro Chip variety because it won’t exceed 24 inches but it’ll definitely make a statement!
3. Smoke Bush Is A Super Versatile Pink Shrub
I really love early spring but I can’t wait for the late spring to come so that my smoke bush opens its stunning blooms. The billowy hairs on smoke bush blossoms and captivating purple leaves that change color in fall are a true sight to behold!
This pink shrub is pretty hardy, so if you live in USDA zones 4 and up, your smoke bush will easily thrive.
4. Hydrangea Is Always Welcome
You won’t see many gardens that don’t feature at least one hydrangea plant. I’m sure it’s all thanks to the large, absolutely stunning blossoms!
Yes, these plants come in many colors, and to be honest, I can’t decide which one is my favorite. Oh, did you know that you can change a hydrangea’s color by adjusting pH levels? These plants are truly special!
But if you’re looking for strictly pink cultivars, then Invincibelle Spirit is the ideal plant for you!
5. Azaleas Are Spring Gems
If you don’t like experimenting with flowers and colors in your garden, then an azalea shrub should be your choice. It blooms profusely and if you combine it with white flowers, you’ll get a spectacular display.
Luck is on your side because many cultivars come in pink and my favorite is definitely Gumpo Pink.
6. Weigela Looks Lovely And Brings Many Benefits
Here comes another trademark of late spring gardens, the captivating weigela. If you’re looking for a plant for your hedge, just take a look at weigela and I’m sure your quest will be over immediately.
The small pink blooms are also magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies, so your yard won’t be lacking pollinators, that’s for sure!
7. Lilac Bush Is A Must!
You were looking for pink flowering shrubs and I’m showing you lilac? Well, the name doesn’t have to do anything with the color of some cultivars.
For instance, Marie Frances lilac bush cultivar produces spectacular fragrant blossoms but they come in classic pink. The good thing is that it’s also hardy like the standard lilac, so you can grow it if you live in USDA zones 3 and up.
8. Some Rhododendrons Come In Pink, Too
Ok, pink isn’t the first color you’ll think of when someone mentions rhododendrons. The purple varieties are, indeed, the most popular, but have you seen the pink ones?
Pink Walloper is a breathtaking variety that looks just like the popular Red Walloper but its blooms come in pink.
Rhododendrons are pretty easy to maintain, and as long as you ensure free-draining and acidic soil, you’ll be rewarded with countless blooms!
9. May Bush For Absolute Beginners
Many of the plants I’ve shown you aren’t fussy over the growing conditions, but if you’re a complete beginner and need a pink flowering shrub, the May bush is a perfect choice.
It’s salt and heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and typically doesn’t have issues with pests or diseases. Plus, it responds well to transplanting so you can move it around your garden until you find a spot where it’ll truly shine.
Of course, this bush flowers in May (hence the name) when it reveals numerous frothy pink blossoms!
10. Bottlebrush Shrub For A Unique Touch
Do you want to make your garden stand out and become the envy of the neighborhood? Well, one special pink flowering shrub can help you with that!
Meet the Bottlebrush, the plant that produces stunning pink flowers and, yes, they do look like bottlebrushes.
It makes a perfect front-door plant but you can also use it as a focal point anywhere in your yard.
Unfortunately, the Bottlebrush shrub isn’t heat-tolerant, so unless you live in zones 9 and above, you’ll need to select a different pink flowering shrub.
11. Camellias For The Win!
Honestly, we don’t have much choice when it comes to plants that’ll bloom in our backyards during cooler months. But there’s one shrub that can withstand cool temperatures and produces lovely pink blossoms.
Camellias are true beauties and they bloom from fall through spring, which is pretty uncommon for plants.
Fragrant Pink and Elfin Rose definitely have my votes for pink camellia varieties. Don’t be surprised if your camellia doesn’t grow much in a year. These plants grow pretty slowly but they live for a long time, so in my humble opinion, that’s a great compensation!
Have you already selected a pink flowering shrub for your garden? Like I told you, my list has the best ones! Use our tips, and your garden will scream a ‘Pretty in Pink’ vibe!