# Ornamental Flowering Shrubs
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Types
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Hydrangeas make excellent hedges when planted together. Some flowering shrubs, like the hydrangea, are deciduous and will lose their leaves during the winter months. Others, like holly shrubs, are evergreen and will add a splash of color to the landscape long after they have flowered.
Function
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A hedgerow made of azaleas can be breathtaking in full bloom. Some ornamental flowering shrubs do well planted in groups as a hedge; the Autumn Twist azalea can reach heights of up to 6 feet, and erupts in white and purple flowers in the spring, summer and fall. Others can make excellent stand-alone pieces, framing entryways, deck stairs or the corners of buildings.
Features
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Holly is eye-catching for its post-flowering fruits. Some flowering ornamentals sport the flowers as their main feature of interest. Azaleas and hydrangeas both come in a variety of different colors with both single or double blossoms. Other flowering shrubs, such as the holly, have insignificant flowers but showy fruits that develop after the flowers fall.
Time Frame
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The star magnolia flowers before the leaves are out. Different ornamental shrubs flower at different times; when creating a feature with mixed variety, taking this into consideration can ensure that something is always in bloom. Most hydrangeas flower in the late spring through the early summer; the star magnolia blooms in the late winter and early spring. Some, like the Japanese witch hazel, even flower in the winter.
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