How about something new for your garden this year?  If you like Hydrangeas, this one's for you!   The blooms are huge at 14 inches long and will fill up the bush.  The colors of the blooms are one of it's biggest strong points as they bloom in pink and white and their fall color is often reddish-purple. 

If you live in an area affected by drought, this is the hydrangea for you!  It is drought tolerant, urban tolerant and widely adaptable to soil types.  It is also less affected by the PH balance of the soil than other hydrangeas.  In the colder climates, it is cold hardy through zone 4. 

This is a good beginner plant due to it's sturdiness and adaptability.  It also needs little care beyond watering and some pruning.  Beyond the garden, this would make a great flowering hedge.  Container plantings are easy too.  It grows 6-8 feet but could be kept pruned back to a smaller size.  It's worth a try whether you are a beginner or an expert, both will enjoy it's beauty.