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  • Purple Gem Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

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  • Top Hat Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Top Hat'

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  • Purple Glory Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'

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  • Legend Of The Fall® Bottlebrush

    Fothergilla x intermedia 'ALICE' PP32,049

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  • Bloombux® Magenta Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Bloombux Magenta'

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  • Lilac Lights™ Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Lilac Lights'

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  • Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Elemental'

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  • Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBX3'

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  • Alleghany Viburnum

    Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'

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  • La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn

    Rhaphiolepis indica 'La Vida Grande'

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  • Jazz Hands Mini® Chinese Fringe Flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Beni Hime'

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  • Wee Willie® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie'

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  • Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

    Prunus x cistena

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  • Snowy Mespilus Serviceberry

    Amelanchier lamarckii

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  • Shadblow Serviceberry

    Amelanchier canadensis

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  • Crimson Fire® Chinese Fringe

    Loropetalum chinense 'Crimson Fire'

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  • Lynwood Gold Forsythia

    Forsythia 'Lynwood'

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  • Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pink Icing'

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  • Maries Doublefile Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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  • Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'

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  • Fragrant Sweet Box

    Sarcococca ruscifolia

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  • Jersey Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Jersey'

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  • Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'WillEmer'

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  • Sky Dew® Gold Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sky Dew Gold'

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  • Red Sprite Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

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  • Golden Lights Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

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    Viburnum ‘Eskimo’

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Spring Blooming Shrubs

Spring Flowering Shrubs to Wake Up Your Landscape

Spring blooming shrubs are the backbone of any garden that earns compliments from the moment the snow melts. These hardworking plants deliver waves of color, fragrance, and pollinator activity right when your yard needs it most. Nature Hills Nursery, America's largest online plant nursery, offers a carefully curated selection of spring flowering shrubs for sale, ready to ship at the perfect time for your growing zone.

Whether you're looking for a burst of golden Forsythia along a fence line, the intoxicating perfume of Lilacs drifting across your patio, or the jewel-toned blooms of Azaleas tucked into a shady border, spring blooming shrubs turn ordinary landscapes into something worth slowing down for. Many of these varieties are low-maintenance, deer resistant, and come back stronger every year.

Top Spring Flowering Shrubs

Forsythia is the classic herald of spring, lighting up entire hedgerows with bright yellow blooms before leaves appear. Lilacs (Syringa) follow with legendary fragrance in shades of purple, pink, and white. Azaleas and Rhododendrons bring bold, saturated color to partial shade, while Viburnums offer everything from snowball-shaped flower clusters to sweetly scented spring blooms.

For the earliest color, look to Witch Hazel (Hamamelis), which can bloom as early as February in milder zones, and Pieris japonica, an evergreen shrub with cascading chains of bell-shaped flowers that open in late winter to early spring. Spirea and Weigela round out the mid-spring lineup with profuse blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Using Spring Shrubs in Your Landscape

Plant spring blooming shrubs in foundation beds for curb appeal that peaks right when buyers are house-hunting and neighbors are emerging from hibernation. Use them as informal hedges, border anchors, or mixed into perennial beds where their structure provides year-round interest even after the flowers fade. Pair early bloomers like Forsythia with later-flowering Weigela to extend the show from March through June.

Most spring flowering shrubs thrive in full sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soil. Prune spring bloomers right after they finish flowering since they set next year's buds on old wood. Check each product page for specific care requirements, mature size, and hardiness zone information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shrubs bloom first in spring?
Witch Hazel and Pieris japonica are among the earliest, often blooming in late winter before spring officially arrives. Forsythia and Cornelian Cherry follow soon after, typically in March for Zones 5-6.

What spring blooming shrubs grow in shade?
Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Pieris japonica, and Mountain Laurel all thrive in partial shade and deliver excellent spring blooms. Many Viburnums also perform well with less than full sun.

When should I prune spring flowering shrubs?
Prune immediately after flowering finishes in spring. These shrubs bloom on old wood, meaning next year's flower buds form during summer and fall. Pruning in winter or early spring would remove those buds and sacrifice the bloom display.

Are spring blooming shrubs good for pollinators?
They're essential. Early-flowering shrubs like Witch Hazel, Forsythia, and native Azaleas provide critical nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds when very few other food sources are available.

Can I plant shrubs in early spring?
Early spring is one of the best times to plant shrubs. Cool temperatures and spring rain help roots establish before summer heat arrives. Nature Hills ships your plants at the optimal planting window for your area.

Nature Hills Nursery is family-owned and operated since 2001. Every shrub ships when conditions are right for your zone, backed by Plant Sentry™ compliance and our product guarantee. Browse the full collection of spring blooming shrubs and order with confidence today.