Downsized Shrubs

Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes

BY LUKE MILLER

1 Raspberry Sundae deutzia DEUTZIA HYBRID, ZONES 5 TO 9 Unlike other deutzia varieties that grow 6 feet or taller, this compact, rounded cultivar grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It features arching stems and large panicles of purple-pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies from midspring to midsummer. Why we love it: The slightly fragrant flowers are white with pink edges, while the golden yellow foliage is a delightful treat in fall. 2 Midnight Wine Shine weigela WEIGELA FLORIDA ‘SMNWFMS’, ZONES 4 TO 8 The beloved Midnight Wine shrub gets an update with this pick. Enjoy its dark, glossy leaves, and look for hummingbirds at the tube-shaped pink blooms that arrive in spring and last into early summer. Grow in a spot with full sun and watch it reach 1 to 1½ feet…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, February/March 2024

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