10. Blueberry ‘Sunshine Blue’

Why not mix beauty and bounty? ‘Sunshine Blue’ produces bell-shaped pink flowers in spring, followed by tasty berries in early summer. It’s compact and evergreen, with striking blue-green foliage and fiery red fall color. A must-have for edible landscapes.

Care Tip: Plant in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during fruiting. Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape.

9. Hydrangea ‘Eclipse’

New and dramatic, ‘Eclipse’ stuns with deep black-purple foliage that holds its color throughout the season. In spring, it produces vivid mophead blooms in red, pink, or blue, depending on soil pH. With its bold contrast and fresh introduction to the hydrangea scene, it’s an instant conversation piece in the garden.

Care Tip: Grows best in partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. Add aluminum sulfate for blue blooms or lime for pink. Prune after flowering if needed.

8. Proven Winners Double Play ‘Candy Corn’ Spirea

A showstopper from the start of the season, this spirea bursts with candy-apple red new growth that matures into bright yellow foliage, all while pushing vibrant orange tips. As the season rolls on, rich purple blooms emerge, creating a truly eye-catching display. It’s low-maintenance and thrives in full sun. A definite go-to for bold, colorful impact.

Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best color. Tolerates a variety of soils but prefers well-drained conditions. Prune after blooming to maintain a tidy shape.

7. Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’

Looking for a shrub that brings color without flowers? ‘Kaleidoscope’ fits the bill with variegated gold and green foliage that lights up the garden from spring through fall. In late spring, it also offers small, fragrant white blooms that are a pollinator favorite. The compact, mounded form makes it perfect for edging or low hedges.

Care Tip: Grows well in full sun to part shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape.

6. Julia Child Rose

This floribunda rose offers buttery yellow blooms with a delicious licorice-like fragrance. It’s an excellent landscape rose with great disease resistance, and it starts putting on a show in mid to late spring. Julia Child is a standout in rose gardens or even tucked into mixed beds.

Care Tip: Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Water deeply and regularly. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming.

5. Loropetalum ‘Cerise Charm’

This fast-growing evergreen shrub makes a big statement in spring with its electric pink fringe-like flowers and deep burgundy foliage. ‘Cerise Charm’ adds a unique texture and color contrast to mixed shrub borders and keeps its vibrant leaves all year long.

Care Tip: Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Minimal pruning needed, just trim to shape after flowering.

4. Proven Winners Let’s Dance ‘Sky View’ Hydrangea

This variety brings a dreamy blend of pale blue and lavender blooms, emerging reliably each year and continuing to flower throughout the season. As a rebloomer that flowers on both old and new wood, it gives you more color with less hassle. Compact and tidy, it fits beautifully into borders and containers.

Care Tip: Grows best in part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy pruning, remove only dead wood in early spring.

3. Double Knock Out Rose

Double Knock Out Roses are known for their carefree nature and nearly continuous blooms. Spring marks the beginning of their performance, with deep cherry-red flowers that keep coming well into fall. They’re also resistant to black spot and drought-tolerant once established. These are perfect for gardeners who love roses but not the maintenance!

Care Tip: Thrives in full sun and adapts well to most soils. Water at the base to avoid leaf disease. Prune in early spring for best shape and blooms.

2. Endless Summer Hydrangea 

This classic favorite earns its name with repeat blooms that start in late spring. Whether your soil leans acidic or alkaline, you’ll be treated to shades of blue or pink. Endless Summer is a wonderful choice for mixed borders, and the large mophead blooms are ideal for cut flower arrangements.

Care Tip: Plant in morning sun with afternoon shade. Keep soil consistently moist. Prune minimally, just dead wood or spent flowers.

1. Reblooming Encore Azaleas

Coming in at number one, Encore Azaleas are spring superstars. These reblooming varieties dazzle with their early-season flowers and follow up with more color later in the year. With a range of hues from soft to striking, they’re a dynamic choice that brings extended beauty and structure to your landscape.

Care Tip: Plant in filtered sun to partial shade with acidic, well-drained soil. Mulch to retain moisture. Light pruning after blooms fade will encourage new growth.

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