Small Bushes Needed for Northern Midwest Area

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puppypat Elgin, IL Oct 18, 2010

I now have some currant bushes that have seen better days. They've gotten too tall and too large for the bed they're in. I would like to replace them with smaller bushes (3ft-4ft) that aren't as unruly as the currant bushes. I live in a suburb of Chicago. I really don't want evergreens. I prefer something that is dark green and would do well in partial shade. They will be in a flower bed that is about 3 ft deep. I have no idea of what I should pick. Any ideas?

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 21, 2010

Hydrangea?

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dax080 Cedar Rapids, IA(Zone 5a) Oct 22, 2010

I'll second that - particularly "Annabelle." This is mine from this year -- 3 foot tall, partial shade, beautiful white balls that can stand through the season - turning green - Dax

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puppypat Elgin, IL Oct 23, 2010

Thanks for the suggestion! I love them and didn't even think of them. Beautiful, Dax!

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patti47 Lynnwood, WA(Zone 7a) Oct 24, 2010

Puppypat, when you say you don't want evergreens do you mean conifers and broadleaf? Within the broadleaf category are the familiar rhodys and azaleas but also some not so familiar. Leucothoe in various forms is one I like alot for an area like yours.

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