The Bridal Wreath Spirea (Spiraea x vanhouttei) is a medium to large shrub with an upright to spreading growth habit and many thin branches, giving the plant a light and elegant appearance. It typically grows about 1.5–2 metres high and 0.9–1.2 metres wide.

In May, the shrub is covered with a multitude of small white flowers densely arranged in rounded clusters along the young branches. The flowers have a light fragrance and create a striking, bright accent in the garden. After flowering, small, dry seed capsules develop, which remain in clusters.

The leaves consist of small, lobed green leaves with serrated edges. In autumn, the leaves take on golden to orange tones, giving the shrub decorative value throughout the season.

The plant thrives best in sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It is fully hardy and tolerant of pruning, making it suitable as a solitary shrub, in groups, or as a trimmed hedge. When planting, watering and, if necessary, soil improvement are recommended to ensure good establishment.

The star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a slow-growing shrub or small tree with a broad, rounded, and often multi-stemmed growth habit. It typically reaches 2–3 metres in height and about the same in width.

In March and April, the plant is covered with many white, slightly fragrant, star-shaped flowers that appear before the leaves emerge. After flowering, large, matte green leaves develop, giving a fresh impression in summer.

In autumn, the leaves turn light yellow before falling. The plant thrives best in a sheltered location in deep, humus-rich but well-drained soil. It tolerates both sun and partial shade but should not be exposed to strong winds.

The star magnolia is often used as a specimen plant or as part of an ornamental shrub planting, where it impresses with its early bloom and harmonious appearance throughout the growing season.

The snowball, botanically known as Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', is a broad and stiffly branched shrub with arching branches. It usually grows 2–3 metres high and about as wide, giving it a distinctive and rounded shape in the garden.

The shrub is particularly known for its large, spherical flower clusters composed of white, sterile flowers. The flowering period is from May to June and provides a striking, almost snowball-like appearance that gave the plant its German name.

The snowball thrives best in normal garden soil and does well in both full sun and partial shade. It is completely hardy and requires only limited maintenance, making it suitable for both private gardens and larger landscapes.

After flowering, the plant develops red fruits, and the leaves take on a bronze tone in autumn. It can be used as a solitary plant, in groups, or as part of a shrubbery, where it provides structure and seasonal variety.

The Grey Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetti) is a larger, densely branched shrub with arching branches that give the garden a natural and light appearance. Over time, it develops into an inverted pyramid shape when given enough space to grow freely.

The leaves are oval, 4–5 cm long and have a characteristic grey-felted underside that gives the plant a silvery-green tone. In autumn, the foliage takes on beautiful colours, and in sheltered locations, many leaves can remain through the winter.

In June, the shrub is covered with many small pink flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Later in the season, small dark red berries form, which persist well into winter and serve as food for birds.

The plant thrives best in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and tolerates both sun and shade. It is very hardy and suitable for solitary plantings, hedges and windbreaks, even in more exposed locations.