The Best Varieties for Creating Borders
April 2025The Best Varieties for Creating Borders
April 2025Shrubs for Dry Soils
Life is full of compromises, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a lush, beautiful garden while using less water. There are plenty of shrubs that thrive with infrequent yet generous watering. This not only saves water; if you don’t have automatic irrigation, you’ll spend less time with watering cans and hoses.
Here are some suggestions:
Callistemon
Callistemon is a genus of shrubs with elongated green leaves and “bottlebrush” flowers, their colors varying by variety. Highly tolerant of coastal conditions.
Caryopteris x clandonesis 'Grand Bleu'®
C. x clandonensis 'Grand Bleu'® is a shrub with a rounded crown, oval leaves, and blue flowers from August to October.
Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ – Contorted Hazel
The contorted hazel is a deciduous shrub with beautifully decorative branches. It is highly resistant to drought and pollution.
Physocarpus opulus 'Diabolo'
P. opulus ‘Diabolo’ is a deciduous shrub with striking foliage and summer blooms.
