The pink colored flowers give a vibrant look that attracts everyone passing by your home. You can also find several shades of pink flowers, such as magenta, fuchsia, and many more, that make your garden eye-catching and elegant. Adding shrubs with pink flowers seems like the best choice because it helps incorporate various tones of the same color. Also, it adds privacy and ground coverage, which makes the garden look evergreen and colorful.
But with so many options to choose from, people often get confused. So, this blog talks about more than 20 shrubs with pink flowers to add an edge and color to the lawn.
20 Shrubs With Pink Flowers for a Colorful Garden
Here are the shrubs that bloom with pink flowers that can help you create a colorful yet peaceful garden -
Rose Daphne
In the genus Daphne, you’ll find several flowering shrubs, but if you want shrubs that bear fragrant blooms that are intensely pink, consider choosing Daphne (D. cneorum). Rose Daphne is often known as the “garland flower” and is popular for its beautiful scent.
These shrubs grow well in the hardiness zone of 4-9, thrive well in moist and well-drained soil, and can grow up to 1 ft tall and 3 ft. wide. You can also consider “Carol Mackie” (D. x burkwoodii), which bears light pink flowers.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea grows to its full potential in warm climates. It can be grown either as a shrub or a vine, which blooms with flowers in different tones of pink, such as magenta. It also bears white, pink, red, yellow, and purple flowers, which have a papery texture, and some bougainvilleas also have variegated leaves.
They grow up to 15 ft tall and 40 ft wide and grow well in well-drained and slightly acidic soil. They can also be grown in hanging pots in full sun in colder climates.
Azalea Shrubs
Azalea grows in spring, and is known as the “gem of spring.” This shrub usually has pink flowers, and “Gumpo Pink” is one of the best choices. This is because it is a slow-growing dwarf shrub and bears evergreen leaves, which reach up to 2 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide and grow well in partial sun and in hardiness zones 7 to 9.
Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangeas bloom with white, blue, purple, and pink flowers, which are popular for their visual interest during summer. Some hydrangeas can also change color by adjusting the pH of the soil, while others have set colors and stay pink regardless of the soil type.
For example, “Invincibelle Spirit” blooms only in pink color, which appears deep at first, and then later fades off. Thus, giving the flowers a lighter shade over time. It grows up to 4 ft tall and across, in zones 3 to 9, in full sun to partial shade. Another core pink color that you can grow is “Pink Elf,” a dwarf shrub that grows up to 15 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
Rose of Sharon
Gardeners love the Rose of Sharon, which prefers to plan their landscape according to bloom time. This shrub grows and flowers during summer, adding color to the garden, when most plants don’t grow. The “Sugar Tip” variety grows in zones of 5 to 9, about 8-12 ft tall and 4-5 ft. wide, with pink flowers and variegated foliage.
Another pink-flowering shrub is “Woodbridge,” which thrives in zones 5-9, and reaches up to 8-10 ft tall, and 5-6 ft wide. Plant it to ensure it receives proper sunlight throughout the day.
Korean Spice Viburnum
Korean Spice Viburnum is a flowering deciduous shrub that produces sweet-smelling flowers from early to mid-spring. When it is in its initial stage, the flower buds are of a light pink color that transforms into round clusters of white flowers with hints of pink that smell lightly like cloves.
You can plant them near the walkways or entryways, as the shrub will fill the space with a beautiful scent. You can also mix it with other shrubs for color variations. Korean Spice Viburnum grows up to 4-6 ft tall and 4-7 ft. wide and prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil types.
Bird-in-a-Bush
Bird-in-a-bush, also known as “Fumewort,” is a large herbaceous perennial that you can prune into a shrub. Its foliage is dense during the spring and covers the border or the garden much like usual shrubs. During the summer, the foliage dies, and the tuberous roots stay the same until the next bloom season.
During the blooming season, the fern-like green leaves and tubular flowers hang from the towering spikes that give the feel of a fairytale forest. You’ll find standard bird-in-a-bush of white or mauve color, but the “George Baker” cultivar has bright pink colored flowers with red borders.
Boomerang Dwarf Pink Lilac
Boomerang Dwarf Pink Lilac is the perfect choice for container or hedge gardening, which blooms once in spring, and then throughout the summer. The shrub can grow up to 2-3 ft tall and 2-3 ft wide in fertile soil, and thrives in full sun.
The plant features cone-shaped and fragrant flowers that attract pollinators, such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Bugbane “Pink Spire”
Bugbane “Pink Spire” is a flowering perennial that spreads and looks like a shrub. It has a beautiful bronze-purple foliage with pale pink flowers. You can plant it along the border or in a woodland garden at a spot where it receives partial sun.
The leaves rise about two feet tall, and the flowers sprout from the pillar and go up to 5 feet tall above the ground. The “Pink Spire” flower variety looks like a bottlebrush in the shade of soft ballerina pink that complements the dark leaves well.
Remember that the flowers shed during fall, and produce berries instead. But these berries are toxic and should not be consumed by humans or pets.
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush is a deciduous shrub that attracts hundreds of butterflies and other pollinators. The bright and fragrant cluster of flowers grows up to 18 inches long and looks beautiful in the garden. This shrub usually produces flowers in shades of pink-purple, with a deep orange throat.
There are several types of butterfly bush that bloom in different colors, and it is no longer a rare thing to find flowers in the shade of purple, red, yellow, and bright pink. The shrub is aggressive and spreads more quickly, and is considered a weed in some parts of Washington.
Chinese Hibiscus
Chinese Hibiscus is an evergreen shrub with pink flowers, and is the national flower of Malaysia. People in Malaysia use this flower to decorate royal costumes, thrones, and many other things in the country. In ancient times, it was used for medicinal purposes, too.
Chinese Hibiscus grow up to 10 inches in diameter and are available in various colors, and the most popular color is pink, which complements the dark green, glossy leaves. It is best grown in full sun, as it thrives and produces more flowers when in the sun.
Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela
Weigela is known for its dense shrub that blooms with pink flowers in spring, and sometimes, it may also bloom in summer. There are new cultivars available that produce flowers in different colors and shades, such as red, pink, and white, throughout summer and fall. Sonic Bloom thrives in clay soil and is best planted in full sun, growing up to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide.
Autumn Inferno Cotoneaster
As soon as the temperature starts to drop, Autumn Inferno Cotoneaster’s leaves transition from dark green to orange and red. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and grows up to 5-6 ft. tall and nearly as wide.
English Rose
English Rose is a soft pink, cupped-shaped flower that looks timeless and has a musky, classic rose scent. The golden stems complement the pink petals and attract pollinators. You can plant an English Rose close to a path or patio so that the scent fills the air. You can also consider Anne Boleyn for your garden.
Strawberry Shake Hydrangea
Strawberry Shake Hydrangeas are delightful panicle hydrangeas with sturdy stems that support the large flowers. These flowers are white at the start and then grow out into a bright pink color. You can either plant it as a foundation planting, in borders, or in containers. As these are small shrubs, you can plant them anywhere that needs a pop of color.
“Miss Piggy” Bergenia
Bergenia earned its name “Pigsqueak” because of the sound that its leaves make when rubbed together. They mostly bloom during spring and grow beautiful, bright pink flowers over the thick, dark green, and glossy leaves.
“Miss Piggy” has more consistent pink flowers with a large canopy of foliage and broader leaves. But when planting them, it is advised to wait till the winter is over and the snow melts, and they require full sun to partial shade.
“Pink Diamond” Dicentra
This is an alpine-type bleeding heart that blooms in late spring and keeps flowering throughout the season. When opened, the pink flower shows a two-toned effect, and the shrub has a medium-sized clump of fine, fern-like blue-green foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers good drainage. Also, ensure not to overwater them.
Mountain Laurel
During the late spring and early summer, Mountain Laurel produces a bunch of pink, red, or white flowers. The buds of the plant have an intricate appearance that looks like tiny stars. Also, you can find several varieties of Mountain Laurel with varying colors, like “Minuet,” which has light pink colored flowers with red stripes.
These shrubs thrive well in moist and well-drained soil and require an acidic pH. These can grow up to 10 ft tall and wide. Remember, no matter how beautiful they look, these plants are poisonous, and children should be kept away from them.
Deutzia
Deutzia, an unpopular spring-flowering shrub that also happens to be a relative of hydrangea, produces a cluster of pink or white flowers in spring or summer, depending on the variety.
Some of them have a sweet fragrance so that they can fill the space with a pleasant smell whenever you walk around your garden or keep them on your window sills. They grow well in moist, well-drained soil and require partial or full sun. It reaches up to the height of 10 feet, depending on the type.
Heath
Heath, also called heather, brings doses of colors, with white, pink, or red flowers. If you are looking for pink blooms, heath can be the perfect fit for your garden, as it is tiny and compact, and does not require ample space. Also, they go well with rock gardens and other areas with well-drained acidic soil and receive full sun. The shrub grows 10 inches tall and 2 feet wide in zones between 6 and 8.
Camellia
Camellia bears beautiful, rose-like flowers in red, white, and pink colors in fall, late winter, or spring. The colors depend on the variety, and the shrub is one of the most eye-catching evergreen shrubs.
You can grow Camellia alongside rhododendrons and azaleas, as they all require similar soil type and sunlight. These shrubs grow up to 15 ft tall and 10 ft wide, and thrive well in zones 6-9, depending on the type.
Lilac
If you live in Northern regions, consider planting lilac in the spring. These plants produce lush sprigs of blooms that are sweetly scented and have varying colors. Lilacs can also be used as cut flowers to keep them indoors, so that you can enjoy the beautiful scent indoors and outdoors.
Depending on the type, they thrive in zones between 3-8, and require full sun and well-drained soil. Lilac can grow up to 20 feet tall and wide. So, if you don’t want the hassle of planting them again, consider opting for varieties, such as “Bloomerang,” “Josee,” and Littleleaf Lilac, which grows even in summer and fall.
Rhododendron
Rhododendron produces large clusters of flowers during spring in several colors, such as warm yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, and even whites. The foliage of these shrubs is evergreen, which means they add lushness to your garden all year round.
There are several varieties of rhododendron; they thrive either in sun or shade and require moist, but well-drained soil. They grow up to 15 ft tall and wide in zones 4-9.
